Forecast for the Salt Lake Area Mountains

Issued by Dave Kelly on
Sunday morning, March 16, 2025
Sunday morning, March 16, 2025
There is a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger in upper-elevation terrain where humans are likely to trigger a new or wind-drifted snow avalanche that could be up to 2' deep and 150' wide. The avalanche danger is MODERATE at the mid-elevations and on south facing low elevations where natural avalanches are less likely, but human triggered avalanches are possible.
The catch today will be whether the warm March sun or the wind has more effect on the snow surface. Prepare to adapt your tour plan based on your observations and be on the lookout for and avoid wind-drifted snow problems at higher elevations and wet snow at mid and low elevations.
The catch today will be whether the warm March sun or the wind has more effect on the snow surface. Prepare to adapt your tour plan based on your observations and be on the lookout for and avoid wind-drifted snow problems at higher elevations and wet snow at mid and low elevations.
Only expose one traveler at a time to steep slopes (greater than 30°) and practice good travel protocols being aware of who may be below you before working into steeper terrain.

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