Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
Today, the avalanche danger is LOW on all aspects and elevations. Remember a low avalanche danger, doesn’t mean “no avalanche danger”. Continue to evaluate snow and terrain carefully and watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Consider the terrain you are traveling in, even a small ride in steep sustained terrain can be fatal. Use safe travel protocol by only exposing one person at a time to avalanche terrain. Carry rescue gear and keep an eye on your partner.
Special Announcement
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Recent Activity
No new avalanches reported in the backcountry yesterday.
Snow and Weather
This morning, mountain temperatures are in the low-20s F at trailheads, and mid-teens F at ridgetops. At most elevations winds are Northwesterly, averaging in the single digits to low teens mph, with gusts near 30 mph at the upper most elevations, at Ogden Peak. Snow has just begun to lightly fall, with no accumulation yet.
Today, winds should remain Northwesterly, but back off by 9 am this morning. Averaging the mid to upper teens, with gusts near 30 mph. Temperatures will be in the mid-20s F, and the skies will be overcast or broken with a few flurries throughout the day bringing up to 2 inches of snow to the mountains.
Looking forward, the next significant storm is expected later Sunday through Monday as the weather pattern amplifies across the western continental united states
The backcountry currently hosts a variety of supportable crusts, making travel and riding fast and efficient..
Photo from Maples of the thick ice crust on the surface. (Photo: D. DeBruin)
Additional Info
With clear skies and cold temperatures, weak snow is sure to develop above and below these near-surface crusts and this may prove to make avalanche conditions interesting in the coming weeks. A few folks - Doug Wewer and Brandon Everett - suggested re-reading an old collection of articles about the MLK crusts of 2011 in the Avalanche Review, linked HERE. Thanks guys.
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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.