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Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Trent Meisenheimer
Issued by Trent Meisenheimer on
Monday morning, November 2, 2026

Yesterday's storm delivered very wet, heavy snow, with the rain/snow line hovering around 8,500 feet. Today, expect both wet and dry avalanches on steep slopes on all aspects above 8,500 feet. Both natural and human-triggered avalanches remain a concern. Avoid steep slopes and be especially cautious in avalanche terrain steeper than 30 degrees.

Remember, early-season avalanches can have serious consequences, even when they're relatively small. Getting caught and carried through rocks, stumps, and downed trees can turn a short ride into a nasty one.

If you're heading into the backcountry, carry a beacon, shovel, and probe, know how to use them, and choose your terrain carefully.

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Special Announcements

Alta and Snowbird have closed to uphill travel. Check each resort's uphill travel policies before heading out to a ski area.

Weather and Snow

Overnight, an additional 3–6 inches of new snow fell across the mountains, bringing storm totals to roughly 8–16 inches of snow containing 1.0–2.37 inches of water. Yesterday, the rain/snow line hovered around 8,500 feet before colder air moved in overnight, dropping snow levels and mountain temperatures. Current temperatures range from 26–41°F.

The wind shifted yesterday afternoon, veering from the south to the north as the storm progressed. Winds are currently 10–20 mph, with gusts into the 20s along many upper-elevation ridgelines.

Recent Avalanches

Check observations HERE.

Additional Information

SAVE THE DATES!

It's never too early to start thinking about avalanches. Here are a few things to consider doing:

  • Learn online. We have over 5 hours of free online learning at the Know Before You Go website
  • Check out the upcoming in-person Know Before You Go events HERE
  • Sign up for an on-snow class
  • Check out the UAC's education progression HERE
  • Get your avalanche rescue gear ready for winter. Put fresh batteries in your transceiver and update the firmware. Inspect your shovel and probe. Get your airbag backpack ready by possibly doing a test deployment and updating the firmware if it is an electric version or getting your canister refilled if it's not electronic.
General Announcements

Each resort in Utah has their own policies regarding uphill travel. Check out the summary of each resort's policy before traveling uphill. For further questions contact the resort directly.

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