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There is a MODERATE avalanche danger in the upper elevation terrain and HUMAN TRIGGERED AVALANCHES ARE POSSIBLE today. Layers within the new snow from this week may be unstable in places. Look for recent avalanches and watch for cracking while you travel. These are "bullseye" clues to avalanche danger.

ALSO, direct sun and warm temperatures may produce some wet snow avalanche activity today. If the snow surface becomes really wet and or you start seeing pinwheels or rollerballs, you should avoid those steep slopes and stay out of gully and ravine bottoms.

Current Conditions: We received up to 9 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours bringing totals for the week to over 20 inches. It feels deep out there in the higher terrain. Overnight temperatures were in the mid 20s and the wind was fairly light from the west.

Mountain Weather: The storm will move out today and we will most likely see some sun as the day goes on. Highs will be around freezing and the wind will be light to moderate from the west. The extended weather forecast looks active over the next two weeks with numerous storms moving through that will most likely produce some snow in our region. The next small storm is shaping up late Wednesday into Thursday.

The UAC encourages everyone to follow direction from federal, state, county and city officicals. The following is from Joe Dougherty, spokesman for the Utah Division of Emergency Management: Though outdoor recreation is still permitted under the governor’s Stay Safe/Stay Home directive, we recommend that people maintain a distance of at least 6 feet.

Be extra cautious to avoid injuries outdoors. We are working with our hospital systems to conserve as much personal protective equipment as possible in case of hospitalizations.

Most outdoor injuries can be prevented. Know the conditions and know your limits so you don’t end up in a hospital.

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