Avalanche forecast

Ogden

Utah Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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  • Treeline
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Highlights

The snowpack is generally stable, and avalanche danger is LOW this morning with Normal Caution advised. The main concern is wet loose avalanches on steep, sun-exposed slopes this afternoon as skies clear and temperatures rise. If you’re seeing rollerballs or the snow’s getting wet and unsupportable, it’s time to move off those slopes.

  • Cornices may be unstable and could collapse, potentially triggering slides on slopes below.
  • Roof avalanches remain a hazard. Keep people and pets clear of steep, snow-loaded roofs.

Low avalanche danger does not mean "no avalanche danger". Stay flexible and be ready to adjust your plans as conditions change.

Portions of the danger rose colored gray indicate little to no snow.

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Recent Activity

No new avalanches reported from the Ogden area backcountry.

See the recent avalanche list HERE.

Snow and Weather

This morning, there are a few clouds in the sky, and for the first time in several days, mountain temperatures have dropped below freezing. Temperatures are sitting in the low to mid-30s. Westerly winds are gusting up to 40 mph along some upper-elevation ridgelines.

Today, expect partly cloudy skies this morning, with a chance for some light snowfall that should clear out by the afternoon. Highs will climb into the mid-40s. Winds will shift from the northwest and remain elevated—averaging 10–20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph near upper-elevation ridgelines and 40 mph on the highest peaks.

Looking ahead, high pressure will build in, bringing a warming trend through the first half of the week. Then, expect a return to cooler, more unsettled weather by the latter half.

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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.

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