BOTTOM LINE
Danger by aspect and elevation on slopes approaching 35° or steeper.
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There is a LOW danger in the backcountry, but you still might trigger shallow wet avalanches on a few very steep slopes. Warming will likely cause a higher danger at times during this spring's melt, especially when nighttime temperatures do not fall below freezing for a while. Its generally best to get an early start and be done early in the springtime.
You should watch for unstable snow on very steep isolated slopes, especially during warm spells this spring.... |
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CURRENT CONDITIONS |
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Trailheads offering onto-the-snow access are becoming more rare, with Beaver Creek the best option for riders these days. Remember to avoid snowmobile travel over melted-out ground, as this causes resource damage and may lead to additional regulations or early closures. The Tony Grove Snotel reports 80 inches of total snow still on the ground at 8400' containing 107% of average water for the date. |
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RECENT ACTIVITY |
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Low danger but wet avalanches are still possible on isolated slopes steeper than about 40 degrees...Expect the danger to rise with temperatures this spring. Significant spring snowstorms, which aren't all that uncommon around here may cause a danger of new snow avalanches. Fresh snow is quite succeptable to rapid warming this time of year, and moist avalanches are likely soon after any significant accumulation.... |
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The danger of wet avalanches will continue to be a threat this spring, especially when temperatures rise again and it stays above freezing for a few nights... |
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MOUNTAIN WEATHER |
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Looks like nice cool springlike, unsettled weather will continue into the next week, with periods of snowfall likely at upper elevations..... |
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Our "Know before You Go" video is available online..... (click HERE to watch it)
Please let us know what you're seeing in the backcountry, especially if you see or trigger an avalanche, by leaving us a message at (435-)755-3638 or 1-800-662-4140. Or, you can always e-mail us at uac@utahavalanchecenter.org. . Your observations are very important for our program.....
The Utah Avalanche Center depends on contributions from users like you to support our work.
This will be my last advisory for the season....Thanks for your support and observations.
This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. |
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. |
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The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, Utah Division of Emergency Management, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority and the friends of the La Sal Avalanche Center. See our Sponsors Page for a complete list. |
