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Forecast for the Ogden Area Mountains

Mark Staples
Issued by Mark Staples on
Thursday morning, April 7, 2016

Avalanche conditions are generally safe and the avalanche danger this morning is LOW at all elevations and aspects. The snowpack has adjusted to warm temperatures the last few days by warming then refreezing. By afternoon the danger could rise to MODERATE as the snow melts and becomes wet.

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This morning air temperatures are generally in upper 30's F at most elevations. Winds are blowing 5-10 mph gusting 15-20 from the NW. These temperatures are about 10 degrees warmer than yesterday morning; however, clear skies allowed the snow surface to refreeze this morning. It should soften earlier and faster than yesterday. The snow surface may remain wet and unfrozen in places where trees shade the snow from a view of the clear skies.

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Avalanche conditions are generally safe. The snowpack has experienced several melt-freeze cycles this week, and it should be well adjusted to today's warm temperatures. The likelihood of loose wet snow avalanches may be slightly higher than yesterday, but still not a major concern. The best strategy for good riding conditions and to avoid avalanches is to move around the compass as the sun warms the snow. Start on east facing slopes and rotate towards west facing slopes through the day.

The key to avoiding avalanches is timing. Ride slopes just as they soften and get off them as the snow becomes increasingly wet and riding conditions deteriorate.

Additional Information

A ridge of high pressure will bring more clear skies and warm temperatures today. High temperatures should be near 50 degrees F today. Winds will blow 10 mph and gust to 20 mph from the north at ridgetops. Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures should continue through Friday. An area of low pressure to the south will begin moving over Utah Friday evening and bring moisture. Temperatures will remain fairly warm and the rain/snow line will be between 8000 and 9000 feet.

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