Information on outdoor recreation - The State of Utah created this
webpage with information about recreating on both state and federal public lands during the current health crisis.
January 5, 2019 - Read this
collection of 6 stories and a podcast about that day with a low avalanche danger, 8 skier triggered avalanches, four catch and carries...a partial and critical burial, and a trip to the emergency room.
This morning, temperatures have dropped significantly since yesterday. Mountain temperatures are currently in the low-20s F at trailheads and upper teens at ridgelines. Winds are westerly averaging 5-10 mph at mid-elevations with gusts up to 20 mph. At nearby upper elevations, winds are averaging 25-35 mph with gusts near 50 mph. Last night into the early morning hours 2-4 inches of low-density snow fell across the area. (.30-.39 inches of water)
Today will continue to be mostly cloudy with an occasional snow shower. Temperatures will rise to the low-30s F at trailheads and upper 20s F ridgelines. Winds will continue to be westerly averaging 10-20 mph with gusts below 25 mph at most elevations. At upper elevations, winds will average 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The occasional snow shower could bring another 2 inches of low-density snow to the area before tonight.
A warming and drying trend will begin tomorrow into the weekend.
No avalanches reported in the backcountry yesterday.
Check out all the recent slides HERE. 
