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Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Andrew Nassetta
Issued by Andrew Nassetta on
Thursday morning, December 4, 2025

For today, LOW avalanche danger exists across the range at and above treeline on slopes facing northwest through east. Although UNLIKELY, where there is enough snow to ride you could trigger a pocket of wind-drifted snow breaking 4-12" deep.

Low danger does not mean no danger, and becoming caught in even a small avalanche right now could pack a nasty, season-ending punch.

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Weather and Snow

Nowcast- It is feeling like winter! As of 0500 this morning, temperatures register in the teens across the range and are paired with clear skies and a potent moon. Winds were light overnight, now calm, topping out at 15 MPH from the SW near 11,000'.

Forecast- Sunny skies and mild temperatures persist throughout today with a high of 30℉. Winds will be tame for the most part, but expect a moderate breeze (10-15 MPH) up on the high ridges and peaks, bringing wind chill values into the single digits.

Futurecast - An atmospheric river is knocking on the door, looking to hit the range in the early hours tomorrow. This should be our first significant winter storm of the season potenitally bringing upwards of 1-2' of snow with up to 2" of SWE (snow-water equivalent). Stay tuned, and we'll keep you in the loop as things materialize!

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Recent Avalanches

No avalanches have been reported across the range in the past 48 hours. But for now, click below to check out all reported avalanches and travel obs from across the range and beyond!

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Avalanche Problem #1
Wind Drifted Snow
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A small wind-drifted pocket that I observed release naturally during a spike in winds on Monday near Bald Mountain on a north facing slope around 10,700'.

Stiff and stubborn wind-drifts are breaking 4-12" deep at and above treeline on the north half of the compass. Although the snowpack is thin, where there is enough snow to ride look for fat and rounded pillows on specific terrain features like ridges, or convex rolls that formed earlier this week and could be reactive to our additional weight as a rider.

Check out the structure below, showcasing the wind slab hazard. Pull out the shovel, or even throw in a quick handpit as it's easy digging to see the strong, dense snow formed by wind sitting atop the weak, early-season sugary snow -- This is the set-up we want to avoid right now.

Additional Information

Looking into the Living Room from the shoulder of Reids Peak and Bald Mountain at 10,700'.

Across the range below 9,000' feet, the ground is mostly bare. Above that is anywhere between 1-3' of snow, with depths leaner on the South Slope, and growing deeper as you head north towards Evanston. The pack mostly consists of faceted snow in protected areas, and a mixed back of windboard, crusts, and facets in the windzone.

The pack is so thin, and my greatest concern is bringing my season to a quick end by smashing a rock or getting hung up on a log. For now, I'm hunting shady Uinta grass slopes and any low-angle jam I can manage to squeeze a few turns out of until things grow a bit deeper.

General Announcements

Avalanche Awareness Week- Events are happening daily across the state to prepare you for winter and get you thinking about avalanche safety. Find out about all our events HERE. And don't forget the Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop is Saturday, December 6 with in person and virtual options!

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We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. Reach out to us with questions, concerns, or if you see anything in your travels! Contact us directly through the info below:

This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions, and local variations always occur. This forecast was issued on Thursday, December `4th at 05:00 AM and expires 24 hours after it was issued. Craig will update this information by 07:00 tomorrow.

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