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Avalanche danger
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Highlights
Overall, the avalanche danger remains generally LOW. Recently formed wind drifts in the higher terrain are your only concern. These seem to be mostly stable but it's possible a person might trigger one on the steepest terrain.
Additional Info
General Announcements
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.
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.
Special Announcement
Spring Awareness Campaign - Help us save lives through avalanche forecasts and education. Consider making a donation before April 8th. We are sad to share the news of two recent avalanche fatalities:
On Wednesday, Trace Carrillo died in an avalanche on Taylor Mountain near Teton Pass. Trace was formerly an intern with the UAC and more recently a wilderness ranger with the Forest Service. Article here. Preliminary report here.
On Friday, Rob Kincaid died in an avalanche just north of Palisades Reservoir near the ID/WY stateline. Rob was well known by many snowmobilers as an athlete for Arctic Cat and veteran of many snowmobile competitions. Article here. Preliminary report here.
More details should be available soon about these tragic events but initial reports are that both men were wearing avalanche transceivers that were not turned on.
January 5, 2019 - Read this collection of 6 stories and a podcast about that day with a low avalanche danger, 8 skier-triggered avalanches, four catch and carries, a partial and critical burial, and a trip to the emergency room.
Recent Activity
There were snowmobile triggered avalanches reported on Tuesday. These were a result of wind drifting snow creating sensitive slabs. Since then, those slabs have stabilized and there have not been any more reports of avalanche activity during the week.
Snow and Weather
Current Conditions: Recent wind has made riding conditions hit or miss. Soft snow can still be found in sheltered areas. Temperatures remained fairly cool on Friday and were in the low to mid 20s overnight. Southwest wind slowed down but is starting to increase again at least along the upper ridges.
Mountain Weather: We'll see increasing clouds as the day goes on today. High temperatures will reach around 40 degrees. Southwest wind will be in the light to moderate speed range. A large "closed low pressure system" moving in off the coast of California will influence our weather through mid week. Currently it looks like it's going to stay far enough to our south where we won't see a whole lot of snow. However, these storms seem to change rapidly so I wouldn't be surprised to see a decent shot of snow at some point. The next chance for a few inches of snow is Sunday night.