Provo
Avalanche danger
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
Highlights
The avalanche danger is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.
The biggest concerns are slide-for-life conditions on the slick crusts and getting injured in the shallow snowpack by hitting rocks or other obstacles.
Tread lightly.
Special Announcement
Please do everything possible to avoid getting hurt for yourself and the greater good. As you decide where and how to travel in the backcountry, consider adding just a little extra margin of safety.
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Recent Activity
No new avalanches were reported from the backcountry yesterday.
Snow and Weather
Skies are clear. Ain't it a shame.
Winds are westerly and generally less than 15mph.
Mountain temperatures are in the mid-to upper 20s.
Snow coverage is best described as "early season". Only 5-10" of snow exists on the ground but you might find up to 18" in some wind drifted areas up high. The snow that does exist is beat up and hammered by wind, sun, and thermal crusts. Even the north facing slopes developed a thin crust from the scorching temperatures earlier this week. The south facing slopes should soften somewhat today with direct sun and warming temperatures.
At this point, there's really not enough snow to slide around on and mountain boots, poles, and an ice-axe may be your best bet.
For today, we'll have sunny skies, light westerly winds and mountain temps reaching into the mid-40s.
For Sunday, we'll see warmer temperatures, increasing clouds and southwest winds ahead of a weak cold front for Monday. We may see a trace-2" if we're lucky.
Another weak storm arrives on Thanksgiving.
Additional Info
Forecaster's Corner:
We started the season with such hope and promise with the storms during the second week of November. Currently, the snow on the ground is both strong and stable with only some weak (faceted) snow developing at and near the snow surface in some areas. The few inches that fell mid-week predominantly in Ogden and Logan are now sitting and weakening on the early week thermal crusts. This layering in general is a good sliding surface for avalanches will be something to keep an eye on in the coming days.
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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.