The avalanche danger is MODERATE for the possibility of still triggering a wet avalanche especially in the lower elevations. Natural avalanches are not likely today but caution should be used in the mid and lower elevations.
Weather and SnowTemperatures cooled a bit more along the ridges overnight and westerly winds have increased with stronger gusts along the high ridges. A small disturbance moved through this morning producing a trace to 2 inches of snow.
Recent AvalanchesWet avalanche activity slowed on Saturday but there were still a number of natural wet avalanches that occurred in the afternoon. They were on a variety of aspects including north at lower elevations. Although seemingly small, the piles of debris are nothing you would want to be tangled in.
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Wet avalanche activity will slow even more today after last nights cool down but the lower elevations should still be approached with caution where the temperatures didn't cool as much. There will still be lots of unconsolidated wet loose snow under the thin refreeze in these areas.
Temperatures should remain in the 20s during the day today as more cold air spills into the area from the northwest. Winds will continue to be a bit gusty from the west northwest. We may see a few clouds move in with the threat of a snow shower or two. I'm not anticipating much accumulation if any.
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If you trigger an avalanche in the backcountry - especially if you are adjacent to a ski area – please call the following teams to alert them to the slide and whether anyone is missing or not. Rescue teams can be exposed to significant hazard when responding to avalanches, and do not want to do so when unneeded. Thanks.
Salt Lake and Park City – Alta Central (801-742-2033), Canyons Resort Dispatch (435-615-3322)
Ogden – Snowbasin Patrol Dispatch (801-620-1017)
Powder Mountain Ski Patrol Dispatch (801-745-3772 ex 123)
Provo – Sundance Patrol Dispatch (801-223-4150)
Dawn Patrol Forecast Hotline, updated by 05:30: 888-999-4019 option 8.
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