Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains
Saturday morning, April 15, 2017
The avalanche danger is generally LOW today and both natural and human triggered avalanches are unlikely.
Special Announcements
And then, there was one... day that is. This Sunday, April 16th will be the last of the regularly scheduled western Uinta Advisories.
My colleagues and i want to thank you for all the support! Click here to check out a viddy, producer extraordinaire Trent Meisenheimer put together, explaining some of the hazards to keep an eye on as the springtime snowpack evolves.
Weather and Snow
Skies are clear, winds light and variable, and temperatures in the teens. A deep, solid refreeze will give us all day corn and the harvest is in full swing!
Above... 24 hour wind data from Windy Peak (10,166') and current snow depths at Trial Lake (9,992')
Real time temperatures, snowfall and wind for the western Uintas are found here.
Don't get discouraged with a little dry pavement... the Uintas are phat and white.
Snowpack observations and trip reports are found here.
Recent Avalanches
No significant avalanches to report.
A full list of Uinta avalanche activity is found here.
Wet Snow
Description
The snowpack is solid this morning and I think you'd be hard pressed to trigger a significant avalanche today. However, if you're getting into steep, committing terrain, remember that even a small slide can take you for an unexpected, body bruising ride. In addition, avalanche conditions can change very rapidly this time of year, especially with the strong springtime sun, high in the sky. So, if you're hopping from one drainage to another take a moment or two and reevaluate the conditions before dropping in. And finally, cornices are epically huge and should be avoided.
Additional Information
A dry, stable airmass gives us sunny skies, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30's. Westerly winds blow in the 20's along the high ridges. A southwest flow develops for Sunday and we'll be about 10 degrees warmer. On again, off again snow showers move over the region next week.
General Announcements
Remember your information can save lives. If you see anything we should know about, please participate in the creation of our own community avalanche advisory by submitting snow and avalanche conditions. You can call me directly at 801-231-2170, email [email protected]
The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
The information in this advisory expires 24 hours after the date and time posted, but will be updated by 7:00 AM on Sunday April 16th.