Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Issued by Craig Gordon on
Friday morning, March 20, 2020
Friday morning, March 20, 2020
Today's avalanche hazard is pretty straightforward and easily managed with terrain choices, including aspect and elevation-
While the avalanche danger is generally LOW across the range, there are isolated places where you could trigger an old wind drift, especially in steep, rocky terrain above treeline in the wind zone. And here's something to consider... if you're getting into steep, technical terrain, even a small slide can knock you off your ride, potentailly slam you into a tree, and throw a curve ball at your day.
In addition, should the sun poke out for any length of time, steep, sunny slopes at all elevations may take on some heat today and become moist. So you'll want to get off steep slopes, especially if the snow feels damp or manky.

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