Uintas

Today's avalanche hazard is pretty straightforward and easily managed with terrain choices, including aspect and elevation-

While the avalanche danger is generally LOW across the range, there are isolated places where you could trigger an old wind drift, especially in steep, rocky terrain above treeline in the wind zone. And here's something to consider... if you're getting into steep, technical terrain, even a small slide can knock you off your ride, potentailly slam you into a tree, and throw a curve ball at your day.

In addition, should the sun poke out for any length of time, steep, sunny slopes at all elevations may take on some heat today and become moist. So you'll want to get off steep slopes, especially if the snow feels damp or manky.

The information in this forecast expires in 24 hours, but will be updated by 7:00 AM Saturday Mar. 21st.

This forecast is updated daily by 7:00 AM.

In the mean-time, if you see or trigger an avalanche or just wanna let me know what you're seeing you can reach me directly at 801-231-2170

The information in this forecast is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content.

Currently-

Skies are mostly cloudy, a scattered snow shower or two lingers over the region, and winds are almost nonexistent, blowing less than 10 mph even along the high peaks. Current temperatures register in the teens and low 20's. The mid week storm was good to the region, stacking up 6"-8" of snow across the range, vastly improving the riding conditions.

Uinta weather network info is found here. Simply click on the Western Uinta tab.

For today-

Look for mostly cloudy skies with hit or miss snow showers today. Winds remain light and high temperatures climb into the low 30's.

Futurecast-

Thanks to everyone for tuning in to last nights LiveStream IG, State of the State of the Snowpack presentation. It was a blast and I look forward to connecting with y'all in the future.

Other than a few shallow sluffs on sustained steep slopes, no significant avalanche activity to report.

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We know there is a lot of uncertainty regarding the Coronavirus, but the Utah Avalanche Center is planning to continue issuing regular avalanche forecasts into April.

Uphill Travel at Ski Areas -

Some resorts will be offering limited uphill access but not all do. Up to date info about uphill access from Ski Utah is posted HERE.