Forecast for the Salt Lake Area Mountains
Sunday, January 14, 2018
We have a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger on many slopes in the backcountry. The danger is real. Human triggered slides up to 3' deep are likely and may be triggered from below. The danger is most pronounced on steep northerly through easterly facing slopes at the mid and upper elevations. With direct sun and rapid warming, avoid overstaying your welcome on the steep sunny aspects for fear of unstable wet loose avalanching.
If you're headed into the backcountry - or exiting though the gates at the ski area - you must have the proper gear, training, and skilled partners. Chance and hope are poor risk management strategies.
PSA - Be aware of other parties in the backcountry - you would never would want to accidentally trigger a slide onto a party below - by remotely triggering a slide or kicking a cornice.