Uintas

If you're looking for LOW avalanche danger you came to the right place. Green Light conditions blanket the danger rose, suggesting human triggered avalanches are unlikely on all aspects and elevations. Sure, most terrain is good to go... but if you're stepping into a big, committing line take a second or two and think about the consequences of triggering even a small avalanche that could knock you off your feet and instantly ruin your day.

While we're waiting patiently for winter to return from its hiatus, take a few minutes and visit one of our beacon parks and test your rescue skills. Ted installed a Beacon Basin at the Bear River Trailhead and there's another park found at the northeast corner of the Nobletts Trailhead.

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Ted was near Humpy Peak Saturday and found remnants of a natural wind slab, most likely triggered by cornice fall. Ted's trip report and always informative insight is found HERE

Otherwise, it's been rather quiet on the eastern front with no significant avalanche activity to report

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NOWCAST-

The good news... over the past few days temperatures clawed their way out of the deep freeze and this mornings clear skies help deliver temperatures in the teens, with a few outliers still hovering in the single digits. The not so good news... buzz-killing north and northeast winds bumped into the 30's late Sunday, increasing to 40 mph near the high peaks early this morning. Riding and turning conditions have taken a hard hit, though swaths of soft snow are still found on wind and sun protected slopes.

FORECAST-

It'll be a beautiful day in the mountains with sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the 30's. Winds relax somewhat, backing off into the 20's as the day progresses.

FUTURECAST-

The graphic above says it all as we are left high, dry, and warm through the week. But wait... there's more! Computer models suggest a glimmer of hope for some storminess early next week. Trip reports and current state of the snowpack observations are found HERE.

Looking for real-time temps, snow, or wind?

Click HERE and then on the "western Uinta" tab for western Uinta specific, weather station network.

The information in this forecast expires 24 hours after the day and time posted, but will be updated by 07:00 Tuesday February 8th.

Before it gets too crazy, now is the time to book an avalanche awareness presentation for your group, club, or posse. You can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]

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.