Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Issued by Craig Gordon on
Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020
Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020
In the wind zone, at and above treeline, lingering wind drifts may react to our additional weight and a MODERATE avalanche danger exists. Human triggered avalanches are POSSIBLE on steep, wind drifted slopes, especially those with an easterly component to its aspect. Avalanches breaking into deeper, buried weak layers are becoming less likely over time, but are still possible. Usual suspect terrain includes- steep, rocky, upper elevation terrain, especially slopes exhibiting a thin, shallow snowpack. Remember- any slide that breaks to old snow, instantly throws a curve ball at your day.
Lose the wind and you lose much of the problem. Wind sheltered mid and low elevation terrain offers generally LOW avalanche danger.

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