Uintas

HEADS UP... with an incoming storm, our recent string of ride it if it's white avy conditions change in the next 24 hours

For today, LOW avalanche danger is found across the range and Green Light conditions blanket the danger rose, suggesting human triggered avalanches are unlikely on all aspects and elevations. While most terrain is good to go, be alert to changing weather conditions and warming temperatures as the day wares on, especially if you're stepping into a big, committing line where triggering even a small slide could have major consequences which instantly throw a curve ball your way.

Ted and I found the low density storm snow easily sluffed on sustained, steep slopes. Ted noted how surprised he was that such a small slide stacked up an unusual amount of snow. Ted's insight and trip report is found HERE.

No other significant avalanche activity to report.

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NOWCAST-

Skies are clear and temperatures slightly inverted, registering in the low to mid 20's near the ridges and teens at the trailheads. Southwest winds began blowing 20-30 mph along the high ridges right around dinnertime Saturday and continued in that spirit overnight. The mid week storm had its eye on the North Slope, delivering a 9" low density shot o' snow to that zone, whilst half that amount stacked up from Trial Lake southward. In either case, it's a great reset and a fresh coat of white paint awaits your arrival.

FORECAST-

The warm before the storm... after a sunny start, look for increasing clouds with southerly winds steadily blowing in the 30's near the high peaks. Temperatures climb into the upper 30's with overnight lows dipping into the 20's.

FUTURECAST-

The graphic above lays out the timeline for late Sunday through the beginning of the work week. Looks like a decent reset with 6"-8" of snow on tap for Monday/Tuesday.

Trip reports and current state of the snowpack observations are found HERE.

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I know you came here for the snow... but the down canyon views weren't too tough to take either :)

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The information in this forecast expires 24 hours after the day and time posted, but will be updated by 07:00 Monday, February 21st.

Before it gets too crazy, now is the time to book an avalanche awareness presentation for your group, club, or posse. You can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]

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.