Ogden
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW and avalanches are unlikely. The main hazard now isn't avalanches, it's hitting rocks and other obstacles or sliding on a hard ice crust found on most slopes.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches were reported from the backcountry yesterday.
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Snow and Weather
This morning temperatures are in upper teens and low 20s F. Ridgetop winds are blowing 10-20 mph gusting to 25 mph from the WSW and SW.
Today will start clear and sunny with temperatures warming into the upper 20s and low 30s F. Winds will increase some this afternoon and bring clouds as a cold front approaches.
Tonight, temperatures will drop back into the teens F. Some snow will fall late tonight into tomorrow morning bringing 2-4 inches of low density snow.
Most slopes have a firm crust near the snow surface underneath about an inch of snow that fell Monday night.
Special Announcement
Announcement: Please visit this website with information about Responsible Winter Recreation by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation.
If you missed the 13th Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, the recordings are available for purchase from the UAC Store.
Additional Info
Forecaster's Corner:
With clear skies and cold temperatures, the snow is becoming weak and faceted (see Mark White video below). In the short term, this means you can buy a soft turn here or there, but in the long term it becomes a very real sliding surface for future avalanches whenever we see the next significant storms. At this point, the snow surfaces are quite variable, but it will be something to keep an eye on in the coming days (or weeks).
For the layperson, remember that ingredients for an avalanche often involve strong cohesive snow (the slab) sitting above weak, sugary snow (the weak layer). Currently, the weak layer is forming and what's lacking is the slab. Sugary faceted (angular) snow below.
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.