Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains
Saturday, February 8, 2014
This is the real deal. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist this weekend.
At mid and upper elevations, the avalanche danger is HIGH today. Both human triggered and natural avalanches are very likely on steep, wind drifted slopes. The danger is most pronounced on slopes facing the north half of the compass, particularly those with an easterly component to their aspect. Once triggered avalanches have the possibility to break deep and wide, creating a dangerous and possibly unsurvivable slide.
A CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger is found on steep wind drifted slopes at low elevations and human triggered avalanches are likely.
South facing terrain is more predictable and offers MODERATE avalanche danger. Human triggered avalanches are possible on any steep slope with recent deposits of wind drifted snow.
Looking for LOW avalanche danger? Head to wind sheltered low elevation south facing terrain with no steep slopes above or adjacent to where you're riding.