Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
Today the avalanche danger is LOW on all aspects and elevations as we generally have safe avalanche conditions. Remember, LOW danger means we can have small avalanches in isolated areas or in extreme terrain.
Recall that even a small avalanche can be problematic, especially in very steep and complicated terrain. Think about the terrain you are traveling above today. If it avalanches, where do you go? What are the consequences?
Additional Info
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Snow and Weather
This morning it's trying to snow lightly in the mountains as a closed low (storm) currently sits over Las Vegas. As this closed low spins counter-clockwise (cyclonic) and moves eastward, we might see some spillover moisture on an easterly flow. Typically this is not a good pattern for accumulating snow for Northern Utah. But, fingers crossed and we stack some flakes.
Current mountain temperatures are in the upper 20's to low 30's °F. Winds are blowing from the east-north-east at speeds of 15-20 mph across the upper Ogden Skyline. The snow surface has taken a beating over the past few days from warm temperatures, sun, and wind. Only mid to upper elevation wind and sun-protected slopes held dry settled powder snow.
Special Announcement
Four riders were boot packing up the east ridge of the Pfeifferhorn when a shallow 2-6 inch deep wind slab failed. All four people were caught and carried, and some suffered injuries. Link to the report can be found HERE.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches were reported from the backcountry yesterday. You can find all the recent avalanche activity HERE.
General Announcements
Please visit this website with information about Responsible Winter Recreation by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation.
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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.