Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Trent Meisenheimer
Issued by Trent Meisenheimer on
Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026

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

Be sure to check each resort's uphill travel policies before heading out to a ski area.

Weather and Snow

Since Halloween, roughly 1–2 feet of new snow has blanketed the Wasatch Range, containing 1.0–2.40 inches of water. The storm initially came in warm, delivering wet, heavy snow with the rain/snow line hovering around 9,500 feet (mountain top). Colder air moved in Monday into Tuesday, dropping the snowline to around 8,500 feet.

Current mountain temperatures range from 25–31°F. Mount Ogden wind speed is 5-10 mph with gusts to 20 mph from the southwest.

The heavy, dense snow has done a great job improving overall coverage and building a foundation for the season. However, the snowpack remains shallow, and rocks and other early-season obstacles are still lurking just beneath the surface. It's a great start, but don't let the fresh white coat fool you.

Another storm is slated to arrive tomorrow. Nikki will have the next update as we see what this next round of weather brings.

Recent Avalanches

No avalanche activity ahas been reported from the Ogden area.

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.