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Forecast for the Salt Lake Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik for
Friday, November 27, 2015

The overall avalanche danger is LOW today. There might be isolated areas that have a MODERATE danger where a small wind slab might crack out. The steep terrain along the upper ridgelines is where a person might trigger a small wind slab.

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Weather and Snow

It's another fairly chilly morning with temperatures in the low teens at most stations. Above 10,000 feet, we have readings in the single digits with a few stations just above zero. Southeast winds are still fairly light in speed.

Recent Avalanches

The few inches of low density snow was well behaved on Thursday with no avalanche activity reported.

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Thin snow cover presents the greatest hazard out there right now. Continue to watch for any recent drifting along the upper ridges today. The low density snow is very susceptible to getting blown around so any bump in wind speed might be enough to form some small drifts.

Additional Information

The large but unimpressive storm will continue to affect us through the weekend. Expect clouds with the chance of flurries today. The chance for snow flurries is greater this afternoon and this evening. Accumulations will be minimal. Easterly winds should stay in the light to moderate speed category. Temperatures are going to stay fairly cold today with most stations staying in the teens.

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If you trigger an avalanche in the backcountry, but no one is hurt and you do not need assistance, please notify the nearest ski area dispatch to avoid a needless response by rescue teams. Thanks.

Salt Lake and Park City – Alta Central (801-742-2033), Canyons Resort/PCMR Dispatch (435)615-1911

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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always exist.