Salt Lake
Avalanche danger
Highlights
If there is enough snow to ski or ride, there is more than enough snow to produce an avalanche. The most likely places to trigger a slide will be on upper elevation slopes where a small sluff, or lingering slab of wind drifted snow could avalanche. Right now, the real danger isn't so much being buried but having the avalanche carry you over consequential terrain, causing traumatic injury. It's still very early in the season with limited skiing and riding options. We will be issuing intermittent updates and publishing backcountry observations as they arrive. Please continue to submit your observations - Thanks!
Special Announcement
Recent Activity
No avalanches were observed or reported over the last few days. Continue to check and submit observations as you get out and about.
Snow and Weather
This morning, we woke up to clear skies, calm winds, and mountain temperatures in the mid to upper 20s F. Early yesterday morning, a small system moved through the area bringing light precipitation, and elevated West Northwesterly Winds. Total snow accumulation was near 2". Winds have since died down and transitioned to Northwesterly with upper elevation gusts below 20 mph.
The rest of the week continues tolook beautiful. Expect mainly clear and sunny skies, temperatures in the low to mid 40s F, and winds remaining calm through the weekend.
Next week, weather becomes a bit unsettled throughout the first half of the week with light rain and snowfall expected.
Heads up - Although snow depths at upper elevations are 2-3 feet deep, the risk of hitting rocks or other buried objects remains high.
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.