Provo
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW, but could possibly rise to MODERATE due to warming of the snowpack.
Wind and cloud cover may slow the softening of the snow surfaces on some slopes, but not others. Watch how the snow is behaving: if you find sloppy or punchy wet snow, move to low angle terrain or head home.
Special Announcement
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Recent Activity
During our outing above Aspen Grove yesterday, we watched the sun and heating trigger long running wet sluffs in the NE Chute of Elk Point and off the Robert's Horn ridgeline...each leaving some fresh piles of "wet concrete" in the runout zones below.
Snow and Weather
Skies are partly cloudy.
5am mountain temperatures are in the mid-30s.
Winds aloft veered to the west with most anemometers spinning 20-25mph with gusts to 30. The highest anemometers, ahead of tonight's storm, are indicating wind speeds of 25-30mph with gusts to 40.
Most snow surfaces should have at least a marginal refreeze. Some surfaces may have trouble softening today due to the wind and localized cloud cover.
A Return to Winter - A strong cold front is expected to push through overnight that should produce 1-3" of snow, perhaps a touch more in some locations. Grab the down jacket again - ridgetop temps tomorrow will drop to the single digits and low teens. West to northwest winds will be moderate to strong early evening into early tomorrow. Ahead of the cold front, today we'll see increasing clouds, afternoon spring showers, graupel, possibly some lightning. Temperatures will rise to the upper 30s along the ridgelines and the mid to upper 40s down low. Temps remain cool through the week.
Additional Info
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.
General Announcements
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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.