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Information for the Southwest Area Mountains

Brett Kobernik
Issued by Brett Kobernik for
Friday, February 2, 2024
Avalanche Warning
What
The avalanche danger is increasing. New snow landing on extremely weak existing snow is causing unstable conditions.
When
In effect from 6am MST this morning to 6am MST Saturday. This warning will most likely get extended into Sunday.
Where
For the mountains of Southwestern Utah especially in the mountains near Cedar City as well as the Tushars.
Impacts
A very unstable preexisting snowpack is getting overloaded by the weight of new snow. This will make human triggered avalanches very likely Friday and Saturday. People should avoid being on or below steep slopes in the mountains. Please help spread the word that dangerous avalanche conditions exist this weekend.
Warning Times
Friday, February 2, 2024 - 6:00am to Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 6:00am
Region
Southwest Utah
Weather and Snow
We do not produce regular avalanche forecasts for the Southwest region of our state; however, we collect and publish observations from the area.
View the full list of observations HERE. Submit an observation HERE.
Here are some useful links to SNOTEL sites.
Pavani Range: Bobs Hollow Site (9319 ft)
Tushar Range: Big Flat Site (10,349 ft)
Sevier Plateau: Farnsworth Lake Site (9623 ft)
Brianhead area: Brianhead Site (10,039 ft)
To view all SNOTEL sites, use this MAP.
Chart of snow depth from Big Flat SNOTEL in the Tushar Range
Chart of snow depth from the Brianhead SNOTEL near the Brianhead Ski Area
Recent Avalanches
Any recent avalanches that have been reported can be viewed in the list of observations.
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