Please do everything possible to avoid getting hurt for yourself and the greater good. As you decide where and how to travel in the backcountry, consider adding just a little extra margin of safety.

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The trough over the Pacific Northwest will swing a cold front into Utah later this afternoon. Ahead of this trough, we will continue with strong winds from the southwest into the afternoon before the winds veer to the west and decrease in speed. We can expect the temperatures to drop and some scattered snow showers to develop by early evening, continuing into the overnight hours. This storm will likely drop a trace to 3" of new snow and return the mountain temperatures to normal.

The south & west winds currently spin the mid and upper elevation anemometers at speeds of 35-40 mph, gusting into the 50's & 60's. Mountain temperatures continue to be warm, with all stations staying above freezing overnight. Mountain temperatures will climb into the mid 40's °F at 9,000' before cooling off later in the afternoon.

It's getting harder and harder to find soft settled powder; however, it does exist in mid and upper elevation wind and sun-protected terrain. Other aspects are a mixed bag of sun and wind crusts.