Uintas

Yesterdays snow and a little wind hasn't tipped the scales and the avalanche danger is generally LOW. The greatest threat right now is slamming into a season ending tree stump or deadfall hidden under the thin facade of an early season snowpack.

Seasonal closures are in place for the Mirror Lake Highway and currently, there's no winter maintenance or plowing.

If you missed the 13th Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, the recordings are available for purchase from the UAC Store.

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Looking for ways to navigate the winter ?

Please visit this website with information about Responsible Winter Recreation by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation

No new avalanche activity to report.

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Nowcast-

Yesterday's cold front slid through the region right around lunchtime, delivering a couple inches of very light density snow. Clouds linger over the area this morning, northwest winds blow in the teens along the high peaks, and temperatures register in the single digits. Factor in a little wind chill and you've got finger numbing temperatures in negative territory.

Forecast-

Early morning snow showers give way to clearing skies as a brief ridge of high pressure builds. High temperatures climb into the low 20's and overnight lows dip into the single digits.

Futurecast-

A warm day is on tap Wednesday prior to another weak storm that clips our area Thanksgiving day. This storm looks similar to last nights system, but should bring another window for low density snowfall.

You can clearly see from the Windy Peak screen grab above the moment our recent cold front slid into the City of Salt.

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I'll update this information as conditions warrant and the snowpack develops. Once we get rolling and winter gets going in earnest, you can expect detailed daily avalanche forecasts updated by 7:00 AM.

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Information on outdoor recreation - The State of Utah created this webpage with information about recreating on both state and federal public lands during the current health crisis.

Skiing and riding at closed ski resorts - Some resorts allow access now, and some do not. Please check HERE for the latest info on ski area access.

New to the backcountry (including riding at closed resorts) - Watch the award-winning, 15 minute Know Before You Go video, or take the 5-part, free online-learning series.

If you see or trigger an avalanche or just wanna let me know what you're seeing you can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]

The information in this forecast is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content.