Avalanche forecast

Skyline

Issued Mar 22, 2024valid to Mar 23, 2024Utah Avalanche Center

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Avalanche danger

Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline

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Highlights

Same old story.

The overall avalanche danger rating for the Skyline is generally LOW.

LOW does not mean NO avalanche danger. It means there is a low threat, but there is still a threat.

Daytime heating of the snow can make it become unstable.

Simply avoid being on or below steep slopes if they become really wet and sloppy, especially later in the day.

Avalanche problems

Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline
Likelihood
Unlikely
Size
2
Same old, same old. We have a mostly stable snowpack right now and the chances for triggering an avalanche are pretty low.

Here's the pattern we're in.

The snow is frozen up in the morning.

Daytime heating causes it to soften and become wet.

If it gets too wet, it can become unstable and avalanches can release.

If you find the snow super wet and sloppy, it's time to start avoiding being below or on steep slopes and stay out of steep walled gullies and ravines.

At night, the snow cools down again, freezes and becomes stable.

The next day, the cycle starts again.

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Snow and Weather

Current Conditions: Mild weather continues. Thursday's high temperatures were into the 40s and overnight lows again around freezing. Wind was light to moderate in speed on Thursday and has slowed. Riding conditions have not changed much. Things are frozen in the morning then soften and become wet in the afternoon.

Mountain Weather: Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 40s and light west wind. Temperatures start to cool a bit on Saturday and we should see highs in the mid 30s. A period of storms starts moving in Saturday night and we should see enough snow to refresh the riding conditions by Monday or so.