Uintas

Today, you'll find LOW avalanche danger and human triggered avalanches are unlikely on all aspects and elevations. Although avalanches are unlikely, there is always some chance of triggering a slide which is why we always carry avalanche rescue gear. Consider a quick (5 minutes) practice run with your avalanche transceiver at one of the Beacon Basin training sites at Bear River or Nobletts trail heads.

Other than a few very small, dry, sluffs; there has been no avalanche activity.

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NOWCAST-

Above the developing valley gunk, skies are clear, the air is fresh, and the mountains anxiously await for your arrival! Winds are light and westerly, blowing just 5-15 mph even along the high peaks and temperatures generally register in the mid 20's with a few inverted outliers recording in the teens. No new snow to report since Tuesday's mighty two inches helped smooth things out, going a long way to refresh the snow surface.

FORECAST-

High pressure homesteads over the region through the weekend. Expect sunny skies, light winds, and temperatures climbing into the mid 30's. Overnight lows dip into the 20's.

FUTURECAST-

A tranquil weather run ends with increasing winds on tap for Monday and a weak storm sliding through the region for Tuesday and Wednesday. We might be able to squeak a couple inches of snow out this system, but it's looking rather dry.

High on the Upper Weber Canyon ridgeline, PC Cat snow-pros and local mountain goats Dave Kikkert and Joel O'Rourke contemplate their options whilst channeling a Stealers Wheels oldie... "Crowns to the left of me, corni to the right... here I am, stuck in the middle with you" :)

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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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The information in this forecast expires 24 hours after the day and time posted, but will be updated by 07:00 Sunday January 30th.

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.