Hello
and good morning, this is Toby Weed of the
Current Conditions: The
National Weather Service has issued a Snow Advisory for the regional mountains from
Avalanche Conditions: It has been quiet avalanche-wise in the
As
fresh snow starts to pile up on steep slopes this afternoon, avalanches will
become increasingly possible. In
particular you’ll need to watch for and avoid steep slopes where significant drifted
snow accumulates. Avalanches will be
most probable in exposed upper elevation terrain and on slopes facing the
eastern half of the compass.
Bottom Line: The danger in the backcountry will increase to MODERATE later today with heavy snowfall and strong westerly
winds in the forecast. Triggered
avalanches will become possible first on steep slopes in exposed upper
elevation terrain and on slopes facing the eastern half of the compass. Continued
snowfall and winds may well cause the danger to increase further overnight and
some natural new snow or wind slab avalanches may occur before tomorrow morning….
Mountain Weather: Fast moving short waves imbedded in a moist zonal flow will bring accumulating
snow to the regional mountains today and tonight. A foot or more is possible in
favored areas before tomorrow morning. West-southwest
winds today will shift around from the northwest overnight and remain somewhat
strong. A bit more snowfall is likely
tomorrow before the action moves down south for late in the weekend. Next week looks rather unsettled and cloudy,
but temperatures should gradually begin to warm.
The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center in Logan is presenting an
Avalanche Fundamentals, Level 1 Class (Certification), starting March 14,
with field sessions on the 15th, and 22nd. Please register in advance with the Friends
via e-mail or for more information contact [email protected].
Check out
the images page for photos of some of
this season’s avalanches.
Go to
the Avalanche Encyclopedia if you have any questions about terms I use in the advisory.
I'm very interested to
know what you're seeing out there. Please e-mail observations to me
at [email protected] or leave me a message at 755-3638, especially if you see or
trigger an avalanche in the backcountry. We keep all observations confidential.
This advisory will
expire in 24 hours from the posting time.
The information in this advisory is from the
U.S. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This
advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always
occur.