Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Avalanches are harder to initiate, but if you do trigger a slide the end result will be devastating! Please take a moment and think about the consequences of not coming home to your family at the end of the day. Yes, this is the real deal.
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 avalanches are very likely.
A CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger is found on any wind drifted slope at mid or low elevations. 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.