Uintas
Avalanche danger
Highlights
Normal caution exists in the backcountry. With new snow and wind on the way this weekend watch for small slabs and sluffs in mid and upper elevation terrain around the compass.
We have stopped issuing daily avalanche forecasts for the season, but remember when heading out to carry rescue gear, travel one at a time through avalanche terrain, and keep an eye out for red flags and signs of instability.
Special Announcement
Researchers Ian McCammon and Sara Boilen are developing new tools for managing human factors for backcountry skiers and boarders. This survey asks about personal experiences with human factors and will take 7 - 8 minutes to fill out. Link is HERE.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches have been reported this past week, but you can check all observations from across the range below.
Snow and Weather
Nowcast - It's Friday afternoon and after picking up a 3-5" this past week across the rangesunny skies are now paired with light winds blowing out of the west. Temperatures are cool, in the low 40's°F at trailheads and averaging 20°F in the alpine near 10,000'.
Forecast - This weekend, a winter storm is set to impact the region, kicking-off late Saturday night, with things strengthening into Sunday. The system continues and it looks like a good 6-12" stacking up by Monday morning. Winds will be on the tame side, but still blow from the west with gusts into the 30's, surely pushing some snow around. And last but not least, thundersnow is in the forecast, so always be prepared for anything the mountains can throw at you!
Futurecast - The storm clears out but the pattern stays active with snow showers and storminess through the work week.
Travel Conditions - Access is limited across the range but winter trailheads are slowly melting out and road access is becoming the go-to. Right now, Mirror Lake Highway is open to Trial Lake from the south, and to Christmas Meadows on the north slope.
General Announcements
Reach out to us with questions, concerns, or if you see anything along your travels!
Andrew Nassetta | [email protected] | 860 460 8142
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. This update was issued on Friday, April 23 at 12:00PM. Daily avalanche forecasts have ended for the season.