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Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Mark Staples
Issued by Mark Staples on
Thursday morning, January 30, 2020
Today at upper elevations, the avalanche danger is MODERATE.
Winds increased overnight after being fairly calm yesterday. Watch for fresh slabs of wind drifted snow mostly above 8500 feet but you may still trigger fresh wind slabs at mid elevations too.
At mid and low elevations, conditions are generally safe and the danger is LOW.
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Weather and Snow
Yesterday had clouds stuck over many areas with just a trace of snow falling in the morning. Winds were barely blowing yesterday midday. This morning, winds at the highest elevations are blowing 25-30 mph and gusting 30-40 mph from the SW. Winds are calmer at mid elevations but still gusty. Temperatures are in the upper teens and low 20s F in most mountain locations.
Today skies will be mostly cloudy with another chance for about an inch of snow. Winds will remain elevated compared to yesterday but will mostly be confined to upper elevations. Temperatures should climb into the upper 20s F.
Great riding conditions exist on most slopes. The powder is dense but fun, fast, and surfy on all aspects and elevations.
Making plans for this weekend? - Strong sunshine and very warm temperatures will make the snow wet on south aspects and low elevations. Get an early start if headed out on Saturday. Starting Sunday night going into Monday, very cold temperatures and decent snowfall arrive.
Recent Avalanches
On Tuesday skiers on Cutler Ridge found some sensitive slabs of wind drifted snow.
Yesterday ski patrollers triggered similar wind slabs with ski cuts and explosives. Most of these wind slabs were shallow, but a few were 12-18 inches deep.
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Soft slabs of wind drifted snow are the main avalanche problem to look for today. Fortunately, these wind slabs are easy to identify visually which makes them easy to avoid. Increased winds overnight at upper elevations drifted more snow and will keep these wind slabs possible to trigger today.
Overall the snowpack is strong and stable and many people have found great riding and good stability. The main thing to do is avoid upper elevation, wind-loaded slopes.
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