Avalanche forecast

Ogden

Issued Apr 11, 2024valid to Apr 12, 2024Utah Avalanche Center

Avalanche danger

Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline

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Highlights

The overall avalanche danger is LOW this morning but will rise to MODERATE on the southern end of the compass and some low-elevation northerlies as the day warms up. Pay attention to changing conditions and avoid being on steep solar aspects if the snow has become wet and unsupportable. Steer clear of being on or under large overhanging cornices, which may break back further than expected and may also trigger an avalanche below.

Avalanche problems

Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline
Likelihood
Possible
Size
2
The cooler overnight temperatures could keep the wet snow at bay today, but with such strong sunshine and temperatures climbing into the low 50s F, there is still the potential to trigger wet-loose and shallow wet slab avalanches on steep, sunny slopes by the afternoon. Wet snow is the easiest avalanche problem to avoid; simply move to shady slopes once the snow surface becomes wet. Signs that the snow surface is becoming wet include rollerballs, pinwheels, and the snow no longer being supportable. Remember, even a small avalanche can have a detrimental outcome in consequential terrain. Watch for terrain traps.

Recent Activity

Generally quiet day in the Ogden mountains, with rollerballs reported to start around 11A on Ben Lomond. In the Central Wasatch, there was only one report of a small skier-triggered wet snow avalanche along the Park City Ridgeline. This avalanche occurred on an east aspect near 10,000 feet, breaking 4 inches deep and 15 feet wide. Ski resorts reported a warming snow surface by the afternA small

Small skier triggered avalanche near the Dutch Draw Zone.

Snow and Weather

This morning, under clear skies, trailhead temperatures are in the upper 30s °F, while the highest peaks are in the low 30s °F. Last night marks another evening, that some trailhead temperatures did not drop below freezing. Winds at the mid-elevation ridgelines are westerly blowing at low double-digit speeds, with gusts near 20 MPH. At the highest ridgelines, winds are gusting near 30 MPH.

Today should be a beautiful day in the mountains with warm temperatures and sunny skies. Temperatures should climb into the upper 40s and low 50s °F, with winds blowing from the west at 5-10 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH at the mid-elevation ridgelines. At the highest ridgelines, winds may gust up to 30 MPH.

Outlook: High pressure continues through the remainder of the week, with the highest temps expected tomorrow. The low pressure system may bring some precipitation late Sunday night into Monday, with uncertain impact from a colder trough expected early next week.

You can still find lingering good-settled powder in shady upper and mid-elevation terrain, though the cold compass continues to shrink. Sunny slopes will have a decent crust this morning and become damp as the day warms up.

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