Forecast: Ogden Area Mountains - Utah Avalanche Center

Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Issued by Greg Gagne on
Monday morning, January 26, 2026

The avalanche danger is LOW, and the snow is mostly stable. Watch for fresh pockets of wind-drifted snow in exposed terrain at the mid and upper elevations. These drifts may be up to six inches deep and 15 feet wide. Also watch for loose-dry avalanches on steep, sheltered, north-facing slopes. Although small, these slides can entrain enough snow to create a hazard in steep terrain.

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Weather and Snow

This morning: Skies are mostly clear and temperatures are 5-15° F. Winds are from the west, gusting into the 20's mph along exposed mid and upper-elevation ridgelines.

Today: Mostly clear with temperatures rising into the lower 30's °F. Winds will be from the west, gusting into the 20's mph in exposed areas at the mid and upper elevations, an ideal wind speed for drifting snow.

Recent Avalanches

There were no reports of avalanches, but we received two excellent observations from Sunday:

- Logan Jamison on Willard Peak

- Matt Barry on Rodeo Ridge

In addition to the above, we continue to receive several excellent observations from the backcountry.

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Description

There is no single, dominant avalanche problem, and the snow is generally stable. That said, avalanches are still possible in isolated terrain in the mid and upper elevations.

You may still encounter:

Small wind slabs in exposed terrain at the mid and upper elevations. These drifts will be sensitive if they have have formed on top of faceted snow at the old snow surface.
Loose dry sluffs on very steep slopes, especially where the snow remains shallow or unconsolidated. As the snow surface continues to weaken, loose dry sluffs will become more common.
Loose wet avalanches on sunny slopes as the snow warms during the day.
Outlier slab avalanches failing on a persistent weak layer. Thin, steep, rocky slopes and areas with a shallow snowpack remain the most suspect.

Take advantage of the favorable weather to practice companion rescue skills, including beacon searches, probing, and strategic shoveling.

General Announcements

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.

Observations and Avalanches

Backcountry Emergency Procedures