SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT |
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We will be issuing intermittent avalanche advisories as conditions warrant. I'll begin to issue regular advisories later in November when the winter season gets rolling.... |
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BOTTOM LINE
Danger by aspect and elevation on slopes approaching 35° or steeper.
(click HERE for tomorrow's danger rating)
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Danger Rose Tutorial
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Currently with very little snow on the ground, there is generally a LOW danger on upper elevation slopes, with small and isolated wind slab avalanches possible. The danger may rise to MODERATE in pockets on drifted slopes at the highest elevations of the Bear River Range with more accumulation over the next few days. |
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CURRENT CONDITIONS |
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Looks like 4 to 6 inches of new snow on upper elevation slopes from yesterday's storm. Preexisting melt-freeze snow from October at upper elevations is shallow and quite solid, and it will act as a nice base for early season play on select slopes with smooth ground surfaces. |
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RECENT ACTIVITY |
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THREAT #1 |
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Over the next
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You might find a few small fresh wind slabs in the 1 foot-deep range at the highest elevations in the Bear River Range. These could become problematic in complex terrain, and you should avoid steep drifted slopes and be wary around around the highest ridge lines... |
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THREAT #2 |
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Over the next
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Good idea as the season begins to dust off the gear, put new batteries in the beacon, and do a couple dry refresher practice drills just to keep your skills sharp.... |
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MOUNTAIN WEATHER |
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We’ll see continued cool and wintery weather into the weekend, with small amounts of accumulating snowfall at times...Temperatures should remain fairly cold at upper elevations until warm, pre-frontal air arrives on around Monday. |
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
We will be issuing intermittent avalanche advisories as conditions change.
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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. |
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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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