Welcome to the new look of the avalanche advisory. This past summer we had a series of meetings and negotiated a unified look-and-feel of the avalanche advisories and web pages for other avalanche centers in this region including Jackson, Wyoming, Sun Valley and the Sierra Avalanche Center. Eventually all these sites should look very similar and the plan is for Colorado to join the look next winter. In another week or two we expect to have two viewing choices for the advisory page--this basic view and the "advanced" view most are familiar with from last season with colored danger ratings in the aspect-elevation diagram.
We are still in the process of transferring the pages and content from our old website to the new site, so be patient. We are also tweaking the look and design so you may notice some changes. When everything is finished, it should all be pretty cool.
In addition, we've expanded our Uinta weather station network adding two more sites near Currant Creek Peak. We're still working on some communication logistics, but expect the data to be flowing through cyberspace by weeks end. I'll provide links on the advisory page when we're up and running.
In partnership with the National Weather Service this season we will have wind and temperature data from Currant Creek Peak.
And real-time snow info for the southern half of the range! This is one of the examples of where your fundraising dollars go to.
Under mostly cloudy skies temperatures remained relatively mild overnight, just dipping into the low 30’s. Southwest winds cranked along the ridges late Friday, gusting into the 50’s, but relaxed quite a bit overnight and are currently blowing 10-20 mph along the high peaks. Man… it’s thin out there and the inch or two of new snow that fell overnight isn’t going to be enough to drastically change the riding and turning conditions. Ted's been out and about and submitted this excellent observation
Both Mirror Lake Highway and Wolf Creek Pass remain open, but don't let the easy access to nearby terrain lull you into a false sense of security. Be prepared for your own self rescue. Wear and know how to use a beacon, shovel, and probe.
Wondering why last winter was so crazy? Click here to watch the 2011-12 Utah Winter Review... an excellent recap of last years conditions.
White from far... but far from white. Snow cover remains super thin on the Eastern front.
No recent avalanche activity to report.
