Forecast for the Salt Lake Area Mountains
Saturday morning, November 14, 2026
Winter is finally showing up, and it’s time to shift your mindset. Conditions are still thin, and the biggest hazards right now are rocks, stumps, and deadfall hiding just beneath the surface, but that’s starting to change. A storm moved in last night and is expected to peak midday, with storm totals up to 10 inches, and avalanche danger will continue to rise as the snow falls.
With fresh snow and rising winds, expect shallow slabs of new or wind-drifted snow at the upper elevations, especially where dense snow has landed on a weak, faceted base. Conditions could change quickly through the day, so pay close attention to what’s happening around you.
More storms next week will add to the load and make avalanches more likely. In the early season, even a small slide can drag you through rocks and stumps, so the consequences are high. If you’re heading into the backcountry, carry a beacon, shovel, and probe, know how to use them, and start choosing your terrain carefully now.