Uintas

Today's avalanche danger is LOW, and human-triggered avalanches are UNLIKELY on all aspects and elevations. During the peak of the days heat keep an eye on loose snow avalanches that could get tricky if things warm rapidly. Additionally, if your getting above treeline look for pockets of wind-drifted snow in steep, rocky, alpine terrain.

Keep in mind, a small avalanche or fall in nasty terrain, or even a equipment malfunction could turn the day sideways quickly. And always remember, LOW danger doesn't mean no danger!

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No new avalanches were observed across the range, yesterday. But it's always helpful to go back in time and you can view all trip reports, avalanches, and general intel from the Uinta range and beyond, here.

Nowcast: An overnight freeze is followed by clear skies and stars at 0500 AM this morning. Temperatures are inverted as trailheads sit in the 20's while upper-elevation stations read in the 30's. Winds were calm overnight, mainly from the northwest, averaging about 5 MPH with a few gusts into the teens.

Forecast: Another beauty of a day is in store with sunshine and a high of 35℉ at upper elevations, nearly ten degrees warmer than yesterday. Hope for the temperatures to be tempered by a cool breeze from the northwest, averaging 10 MPH with a few stronger gusts into the high teens -- This could help save the last of the cold snow.

Futurecast: High-pressure continues through today, with a weak system passing through this evening to the north. Expect sunshine and warming tempereatures the rest of the week to follow.

Travel and Riding Conditions: The warming trend continues and increasing temperatures threaten the last of the cold snow. Northerly slopes above 11k' are still holding cool powder but it is becoming tricky to find. Low and mid elevation solars will be supportable today and should ride ok with the days heating. My thought? I'll probably gamble it today and continue to look for cold snow up high in sheltered places, before switching the focus to the sunny, smooth slopes on the the souths.

Dan G and company in the alpine working their way into the nooks and crannies of the Uintas -- Deep in the range in an undisclosed location, finding all-time riding and taking advantage of the current conditions.

A huge shout out to Ski-Doo for getting us out into the hills to help us complete our work, and do a little product testing on the way! The Uinta's are a remote range, and snow machine is nearly the only way to get around. We could not do it without their support, machines, and stoke in our work and mission at the UAC -- You rock, Ski-Doo!

We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. In the meantime reach out to us with questions, concerns, or if you see anything in your travels! Contact us directly through the info below:

• Craig Gordon [email protected] 801-231-2170.
• Andrew Nassetta [email protected] 860-460-8142.

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. This forecast was issued on Sunday, April 7th at 06:00 AM and expires 24 hours after it was issued.