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Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Craig Gordon
Issued by Craig Gordon on
Monday morning, November 9, 2020
I'll update this information as conditions warrant and the snowpack develops. Once we get rolling and winter gets going in earnest, you can expect detailed daily avalanche advisories updated by 7:00 AM.
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Special Announcements
While we're waiting for the snow to fly, please join us virtually for the 13th annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop.
Each night offers a different theme and the cost is $10.00 per night or $25.00 for all three nights.
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Open Session Day 1: Tuesday, November 10, 2020; 6:30-9:00 PM Theme: The Ingredients Behind the Science and Avalanches
Open Session Day 2: Wednesday, November 11, 2020; 6:30-9:00 PM Theme: Distraction and Consequences
Open Session Day 3: Thursday, November 12, 2020; 6:30-9:00 PM Theme: We're All in This Together
Weather and Snow
A nice shot of snow developed yesterday, delivering about a foot of medium density snow, evenly distributed across the range. Temperatures are in the single digits and winds are light and northerly. Snow showers are on tap for today, a break on Tuesday, with a series of storms slated to roll through the region this week, signaling the beginning of winter and the early development of our snowpack.
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Recent Avalanches
No new avalanche activity to report. To view trip reports and recent avalanche activity, simply click here.
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Ted was out and about late Saturday and grabbed these images near Bald Mountain Pass. While there's hardly enough snow yet to ride, I like to make a mental map of these slopes, because this illustrates the kind of terrain where early season snow can grow weak and sugary, with the potential to become dangerous once it's buried. We might forget about these early winter layers, but the snowpack has an amazing memory.
Additional Information
Information on outdoor recreation - The State of Utah created this webpage with information about recreating on both state and federal public lands during the current health crisis.

Skiing and riding at closed ski resorts - Some resorts allow access now, and some do not. Please check HERE for the latest info on ski area access.

New to the backcountry (including riding at closed resorts) - Watch the award-winning, 15 minute Know Before You Go video, or take the 5-part, free online-learning series.
General Announcements
If you see or trigger an avalanche or just wanna let me know what you're seeing you can reach me directly at 801-231-2170 or [email protected]
The information in this forecast is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content.