Ogden
Pericolo valanghe
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
In sintesi
The avalanche danger is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.
The biggest concern is slide-for-life conditions on the slick crusts and getting injured in the shallow snowpack by hitting rocks or other obstacles.
Remember, a few inches of low-density snow will only disguise the firm and shallow conditions that lie below, continue to tread lightly.
Special Announcement
Please do everything possible to avoid getting hurt for yourself and the greater good. As you decide where and how to travel in the backcountry, consider adding just a little extra margin of safety.
Announcement: Please visit this website with information about Responsible Winter Recreation by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation.
If you missed the 13th Annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop, the recordings are available for purchase from the UAC Store.
Recent Activity
No new avalanches were reported from the backcountry yesterday.
For recent observations from the backcountry, click HERE....or find them in the Observations and Avalanches tab in the Menu above.
Snow and Weather
This morning, the weak weather system has moved its way out of our area leaving behind T-1" of low-density snow. Temperatures are in the low-20s F at trailheads and mid-teens F at upper elevations. Winds are currently Northwesterly, blowing 5-15 mph at most elevations with gusts near 25 mph at the upper-most ridgelines.
Today skies will clear and the temperature will begin to rise until mid-morning, and then drop into the single digits for the remainder of the day.. Winds will continue to be Northwesterly averaging 5-10 mph, with gusts near 30 mph. This afternoon winds will begin to switch to more westerly. Today the windchill will be below zero.
We are entering another brief period of high pressure,which will leave us with clear skies until the next weak system works its way through the area for Thanksgiving.
Before these few inches of light snow, the backcountry was full of a variety of snow surfaces right now, primarily firm crusts. Remember, 1" of low-density snow will only thinly cover these dangerous and firm riding conditions, continue to ride with caution.
Additional Info
Forecaster's Corner:
With clear skies and cold temperatures, the surface snow on the north side of the compass begins to become weak and faceted and generally lose cohesion (see Mark White video below). In the short term, this means you can buy a soft turn here or there, but in the long term it becomes a very real sliding surface for future avalanches whenever we see the next significant storms. At this point, the snow surfaces are quite variable, but it will be something to keep an eye on in the coming days (or weeks).
For the layperson, remember that ingredients for an avalanche often involve strong cohesive snow sitting above weak, sugary snow. Sugary faceted (angular) snow below.
General Announcements
CLICK HERE FOR MORE GENERAL INFO AND FAQ
This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. 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.