Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW. The two things to watch for today are (2) small, loose wet avalanches will be possible on aspects facing east, south, and west, as well as low and mid-elevation northerly slopes, especially mid-day with peak temperatures (2) small pockets of fresh wind drifts may be found along upper elevation ridges. With a no overnight refreeze and warm temperatures the avalanche danger may rise to MODERATE on some steeper solar slopes mid-day. Good timing and trip planning are important. Consider avalanche runout zones.
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Recent Activity
One small wet-loose was seen in the Snowbasin backcountry. This avalanche was reported as natural, but also near recent skier tracks.
Photo (D. Hardesty)
You can find the full observation HERE.
Snow and Weather
This morning, skies are partly cloudy and temperatures are in the mid-40s F at trailheads and upper-30s F at ridgelines. Winds are southwesterly averaging 15-30 mph at most elevations, with gusts up to 50 mph. At 11,000 feet, winds are averaging in the mid-40s mph with gusts up to 62 mph.
Today, skies will be mostly cloudy and temperatures will stay in the upper 40s at trailheads and upper 30s at ridgelines. Cloud cover will continue to increase throughout the day, and southwesterly winds will increase as well. The winds will average 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph at mid-elevations and gusts up to 65 mph at upper elevations
Tonight, a rather weak weather system will move through the area and could bring 1-3 inches of snow for the Ogden area mountains.
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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.