The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE today and human triggered slides are probable on steep wind drifted slopes. We expect the avalanche danger to rise to HIGH by days end.
Increasing winds and additional snow will overload our preexisting snowpack, leading to dangerous avalanche conditions. The avalanche danger will rise to HIGH by days end. Deep, dangerous human triggered avalanches are likely, especially on steep wind drifted slopes.
Strong winds and additional snowfall will overload prexisting weak layers of snow. Human triggered avalanches have the potential to break deeper and wider than you might expect. Avoid steep, upper elevation wind drifted slopes facing the north half of the compass.
A strong pacific jet coupled with a warm front will cross the region this morning. Snow will intensify this afternoon with the passage of a cold front. Another warm front will cross the region Wednesday into Wednesday night keeping windy conditions with another period for potential significant snowfall.
Remember your information can save lives. If you see anything we should know about, please participate in the creation of our own community avalanche advisory by submitting snow and avalanche conditions. You can call me directly at 801-231-2170, email [email protected], or email by clicking HERE
This is a great time of year to schedule a free avalanche awareness presentation for your group or club. You can contact me at 801-231-2170 or email [email protected]
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The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
This advisory will be updated by 7:00 AM Saturday February 2nd.
