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Currently-
Peaking through a veil of clouds, this months "Super Pink" full moon, casts surreal shadows on the mountains this morning. It remained relatively warm overnight with temperatures hovering in the mid and upper 20's, while west and southwest winds are relentless, blowing 30-50 mph along the peaks. Recent warm temperatures and nuking winds have taken their toll on riding and turning conditions and soft snow is in limited supply. However, supportable snow surfaces transform into creamy corn-like goodness on sunny slopes as the day progresses.
Uinta weather network info is found here. Simply click on the Western Uinta tab.
For today-
Partly cloudy skies are on tap, but don't rule out a stray snow shower or two. High temperatures climb into the upper 30's and winds decrease as the day progresses.
Futurecast-
The second half of the week looks beautiful with storminess returning over the weekend, though there's quite a bit of uncertainty from Saturday and beyond.
SEE THE PATTERN?
Tough to identify, particularly when it's all white, but common theme is... repeater avalanche terrain. Steep, rocky slopes, especially those facing the north half fo the compass, that avalanched near the ground earlier this season and have remained thin and weak all season.
Wednesday natural avalanche in Murdock Bowl near Bald Mountain Pass. Breaking 3' deep and 200' wide, this slide would instantly ruin your day.
Friday human triggered avalanche on Notch Mountain-
Breaking 3' deep and a football field wide, the avalanche in the image above was triggered yesterday on the steep, heavily wind loaded, northwest facing bowl of Notch Mountain. As noted by the rider.... "I was the third snowmobiler to climb the mountain and I triggered the slide. Avalanche airbag kept my head above the snow." More details found here.
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