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Couple of new interesting things to
read and
listen to: (1) The latest blog by Drew "
Roping the Wind (Slab)", and (2) UAC
podcast featuring Lynne Wolfe - guide, avalanche educator, editor of The Avalanche Review, mentor, role model. This is a can't-miss episode!
Although specific to the Salt Lake mountains, the latest
Week in Review is up and live.
As of 6 am snowfall totals are 4-6" in the Provo mountains. Winds are out of the northwest, and very elevation dependent. At 11,000' winds are averaging in the 20’s mph, with gusts in the 50’s and 60's mph. However, at 10,500’ wind speeds drop off where averages are in the teens and gusts in the 20’s mph. Winds are even lighter below 10,000' averaging < 10 mph with gusts in the teens.
Snowfall should continue through the morning hours, possibly heavy at times. Snowfall rates should diminish by late morning, but convective showers may pick up in the afternoon, with rounds of on and off show showers, periodically heavy at times. We may pick up another 2-4” during the day today.
It will remain cloudy today, and mountain temperatures will be in the 20’s and low 30’s F. Greenhousing is possible, leading to denser snow on all aspects, especially at the low and mid elevations.
No avalanche activity was reported from the Provo mountains backcountry on Thursday.
