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.

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

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NOWCAST-

With high pressure firmly homesteading over the region, you can expect clear skies with temperatures in the mid 20's across the board this morning. Right before midnight, westerly winds bumped into the 20's and 30's and they've been blowing steadily since the turn of the new day. 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 mid 30's. Winds are gonna be obnoxious for a few hours, but relax somewhat, backing off into the 20's as the day progresses.

FUTURECAST-

The next few days are quiet 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.

Local PC mountaineer and all around BA, John Climaco got after it over the weekend, stretching his wings near Hayden and Kletting Peaks. JC's trip report is found HERE.

Additional trip reports and current state of the snowpack observations are found HERE.

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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 Wednesday February 9th.

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.