Forecast: Ogden Area Mountains - Utah Avalanche Center

Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Issued by Dave Kelly on
Saturday morning, March 8, 2025

The avalanche danger is MODERATE where we may see wet snow avalanches with the first hint of sun. Start early and get off of slopes in the sun as they start to heat up. The avalanche danger could rise to CONSIDERABLE on south and west facing slopes later this afternoon.

Roofs in mountain neighborhoods are likely to shed their snow today, check in on children playing or shovelers under roof lines.

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Weather and Snow

Currently, under clear skies temperatures are in the teen's °F. Winds are blowing lightly at the lower elevations and from the northeast in the 30's MPH at the highest ridgelines. Snow totals for the most recent storm are anywhere from 1'-2' of snow and 1"-2" of water.

Today, look for clear skies with temperatures from 34-40°F and winds blowing lightly from the north at the lower elevations and 30 gusting to 40 MPH at the highest peaks.

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Yesterday, we had no reports of avalanches from the Ogden Region. Check out all avalanches and observations HERE.

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Today, with the full sun expect to see wet snow avalanches. These avalanches can be managed with timing. Get off of steep slopes in the sun as they begin to warm up.

Roof slides are on my radar today. Pay close attention to children playing or shovelers near roof lines as many mountain neighborhoods have not yet had enough sun to shed the most recent storm snow and today will be the day.

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With winds blowing from the north in the 30's MPH at the highest ridgelines expect to see snow being transported and forming soft drifts on downwind slopes. These shallow wind drifts could be sensitive today.

Normal Caution is advised for slopes out of the sun in the Ogden Area Mountains.

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