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Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Trent Meisenheimer
Issued by Trent Meisenheimer for
Sunday, April 7, 2019
This morning the avalanche danger is LOW. However, it will quickly rise to MODERATE with day time heating allowing for wet loose avalanches at all elevations and aspects. Keep an eye on the snow surface to see if it's becoming wet, damp and loose. If the snow surface is hard and dry then it will remain a LOW avalanche danger in those locations.
Persistent Weak Layer - This layer seems to have healed in the Ogden area as there have not been any avalanches related to this layer in the past 12 days. It was located on mid and upper elevation northwest, north and northeast facing terrain.
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Weather and Snow
Under clear skies the overnight temperatures dropped into the mid twenties above about 8,000' allowing the snowpack to have a decent refreeze. Below 8,000' the temperatures hovered in the mid 30's °F allowing the snowpack to remain wet and unconsolidated.
Winds are currently blowing from the westerly direction at speeds of 10-15 mph gusting into the low 20's at upper elevations. These westerly winds are ushering in some mid to high level clouds for the morning hours before clearing out in the afternoon giving way to sunny skies. Temperatures will rise into the mid 40's °F at 8,500' by mid afternoon.
Yesterday, I said to my partners this was the worst day of the season (powder snob). However, the mountain views, swirly fog, mist, and the good company was 5 stars. Even the upper elevation northerly facing slopes were wet and saturated and riding through this snow took effort. Railroading, mank, glop, sticky, heavy, awful, were all terms used during yesterday's outing.
Recent Avalanches
Yesterday, the Ogden area saw it's share of wet loose activity with one slide reported to have traveled 700' down hill. Drew Hardesty and Andy Rich were in the area and have an observation HERE.
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The main concern for today will be wet avalanches. This morning the snowpack will be frozen and by the afternoon it will become damp and loose once again. Avoid being in and on steep terrain when the snowpack becomes damp and wet. This problem is easy to avoid as you can see when the snowpack become wet and unsupportable. Be mindful of your alpine exits as many of the descents require you to be in steep terrain traps with lots of snow hanging above you.
Video: Having a little fun with wet loose avalanches from yesterday.
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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.
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