Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW.
Sluffing is possible in steep northerly terrain, and pockets of wind slabs exist in isolated areas. Risk is inherent in mountain travel, and getting caught in a small avalanche in radical terrain could lead to disaster.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches were reported from the Ogden mountains. Yesterday one rider was caught and carried in a dry loose avalanche on a steep northerly facing slope Lanes Leap in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Luckily nobody was injured. Thanks for the great write-up.
Snow and Weather
Over the weekend, we will stay in a dry northwest flow as a pair of troughs move overhead. These troughs will usher in some clouds and colder temps and, unfortunately, no new snow. Current mountain temperatures are in the 10-20 °F range. Winds have picked up in the past few hours and are now blowing west at speeds of 10-20 mph across the upper elevations. Ogden Peak (9560') is blowing 40-45 mph.
Expect partly cloudy skies today with temperatures rising into the upper 20's to low 30's °F. Winds are forecast to increase throughout the day, with the strongest winds later today and into the evening.
Special Announcement
Thanks to the generous support of our local resorts and Ski Utah, discount lift tickets are now available. Support the UAC while you ski at the resorts this season. Tickets are available here.
General Announcements
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.