Provo
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
Today, the avalanche danger is LOW in the backcountry. Avalanches are unlikely, and the snow is stable on most slopes with only a few exceptions. Use normal caution. Watch for and avoid (1) fresh drifts of wind-blown snow on steep upper elevation slopes and (2) new snow or loose recrystallized snow sluffing in very steep terrain.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches or observations from Friday.
Snow and Weather
Under clear skies, the mountain temperature ranges from 16 to 26 °F across the board. Winds are blowing from the northwest at speeds of 5-10 mph, with the occasional gust into the 20's across the upper elevation ridgelines. At 11,000', the northwest winds are slightly stronger and are blowing 20-25 mph.
For today we can expect clear skies and plenty of sunshine. Mountain temperatures will warm into the upper 20's and low 30's °F this afternoon. Winds will remain from the northwest and blow at speeds of 5-10 mph across the upper elevations.
We have another storm slated for Sunday evening into Monday and another Tuesday into Wednesday. Details are coming soon, but we can expect hopefully 4-8 inches of new snow.
Additional Info
On Wednesday, February 16th: Trent Meisenheimer (SLC), Brett Kobernik (Skyline), Drew Hardesty (SLC), and Toby Weed (Logan) discuss the current dry weather and try to reminisce on history in 2007 when a similar dry period happened.
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.