Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains
Monday, January 13, 2014
This is the real deal. We're talking... tree snapping, bone crushing, we're not coming home to our families at the end of the day, kind of avalanches.
Terrain to avoid- steep, upper elevation slopes facing the north half of the compass, especially those in the wind zone with an easterly component to their aspect, where a HIGH avalanche danger exists. Both human triggered and natural avalanches are very likely.
A CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger is found on any wind drifted slope at mid or low elevations. Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely.
Go to terrain- If you're looking for LOW avalanche danger, head to wind sheltered terrain, especially those facing the south half of the compass where there are no steep slopes above or adjacent to where you're riding.