Uintas

Sure, the danger rose suggests generally LOW avalanche danger andyou're thinking... green light, send it if it's white, avy danger. But a little bird on my shoulder (actually a mid-sized parrot) tells me... LOW avy danger doesn't mean NO avy danger-

Even though human triggered avalanches are UNLIKELY, as we stretch our wings and think of bigger objectives, let's keep in mind that even a small avalanche can ruin our day if we get knocked off our feet in steep, technical, committing terrain.

Sunday, April 14th will be the last of our regularly scheduled daily forecasts

No significant avalanches have been reported over the last few days. Archived avalanche activity and trip reports are listed HERE.

Nowcast- Dang... it's downright crisp out there this morning as clear skies allow temperatures to dip into the low 20's. Now, let's toss in ridgetop winds blowing 20-30 mph from the northwest and we've got windchill registering in the single digits. But don't let your hearts be troubled, or cold, because strong April sun brings a gloriously warm day and helps promote a developing crop of lower elevation corn on sunny slopes which should be ready for harvesting by mid morning. If you're looking for shallow pow it's a rare commodity, but I think a few swaths still exist on high north facing slopes in the alpine.

Forecast- A stunning day is on tap with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the low 40's. Winds blowing in the 30's from the northwest are gonna be a nuisance near the high peaks.

Furturecast- Not much change in the weather pattern through the weekend. Our next chance for snow may arrive Monday when another moist system sets its sights on northern Utah. A bit too early to tell what materializes, but I'll keep a finger on the pulse of the storm and keep y'all updated as deets becoming a bit more clear.

Hayden Peak, looming large and keeping a watchful eye on Upper Moffit Basin.

The Uinta weather station network was upgraded this summer and all that real-time info is found HERE. Simply click on "western Uinta" tab and then "weather stations" tab.

We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. So... if you see something, say something. You can reach me directly at [email protected] or 801-231-2170. Also, if you're looking for more avy education opportunities for yourself, your crew, or your club please don't hesitate to reach out to me and we'll find a presentation, class, or clinic for ya!

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Issued at 0300 on Wednesday, April 10th this forecast will be updated by 0700 Thursday, April 11th, 2024.

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.