Ogden

Most terrain has a LOW avalanche danger. Isolated areas exist in the higher elevations with shallow wind drifts and minor sluffing in the low density snow. Normal caution is advised.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 2nd annual Ogden Backcountry Bash! All proceeds will go to support backcountry avalanche forecasting and education in the Ogden mountains.

Long time Ogden observers Lee Fortin and Bill Brandt noted a new wind-drift natural soft slab avalanche high on the Cutler Ridge yesterday but this was the extent of activity noted.

A good number of pro observations from the Ogden mountains can be found here. You'll find Evelyn's report from her outing with the Powder Mtn snow safety folks.

Other great info can be found on the OgdenAvalanche instagram feed.

Skies are clear, ain't it a shame. It was a good run there, wasn't it? Snow depths are over three feet at the mid and upper elevations with nearly two feet at some of the trailheads.

Temps are in the single digits with westerly winds generally less than 10mph. Riding conditions are 5 star with a touch of wind effect in the highest terrain.

How's the early winter shaping up? After a number of years of drought, looks like we're at or above average for early December. See below -

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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.