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Ski resorts all have different uphill travel policies, so be sure to check the uphill policy of any ski resort before you plan on visiting. With no avalanche mitigation in place, closed ski areas are no different than the backcountry. If you are heading to a different region, make sure you check the local forecast - the avalanche danger is higher in the Provo and Salt Lake area mountains.
Skies are cloudy and there’ve been a few snow flurries early this morning. Temperatures are in the mid 30s to low 40s. The first serious wave of snowfall should start around noon, with 3 to 7” possible by evening. The southerly winds will be a significant player today – averaging 10 to 20 mph, with gusts in the 30s. Across the higher ridgelines, speeds will average closer to 35 mph, with gusts in the 50s.
The Ogden area mountains are a whole different world from the Wasatch mountains to the south, and in a very good way. Most slopes are bare, with only patchy snow on upper elevation, northerly facing slopes. Below are photos from the Snowbasin and Powder Mountain web cams - other than the man made snow on the ski run, there is just a bit of snow on the upper elevation shady slopes.
Another view from Powder Mountain.
No avalanches have been reported.