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....
Hope to see you at the 6th annual "Pray for Snow" FUAC fundraiser dinner on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30. This year you'll find the fun and prizes at the Italian Place on Federal Ave. |
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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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Overall, there is a LOW danger in the backcountry. Small, triggered fresh wind slab avalanches are possible on isolated steep exposed slopes at high elevations. These might become a bit larger and more widespread with snowfall and wind on the way for tonight and tomorrow. |
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CURRENT CONDITIONS |
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The Tony Grove Snotel reports 4 or 5 inches of new snow from yesterday's welcomed storm.
Underlying snow 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. You will only find slopes with any kind of base above about 8300' and those will be limited to the northern 3/8s of the compass. |
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RECENT ACTIVITY |
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no avalanches have been reported |
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THREAT #1 |
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Over the next
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You could encounter a few small fresh wind slabs, and some of these could be sensitive to triggering. You will most likely find these along the very highest ridges and in exposed terrain with preexisting old snow acting as the bed surface. |
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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....It takes most folks a few dry runs to "work the bugs" out of their systems...... |
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MOUNTAIN WEATHER |
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Should see mostly cloudy skies, snow showers, and increasing winds in the mountains today. Upper elevation temperatures are in the low teens this morning and should rise above twenty degrees today. Expect another decent shot of snow beginning overnight and during the day tomorrow. . The National Weather Service predicts 4 to 7 inches of accumulation at upper elevations in the Bear River Range by tomorrow evening. |
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
We will be issuing intermittent avalanche advisories as conditions change.
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We appreciate avalanche and snow observations. If there’s something we should know about give us a call at (435-)755-3638 or 1-800-662-4140, or email us at uac@utahavalanchecenter.org. (Fax 801-524-6301).
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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This advisory provided by the USDA Forest Service, in partnership with:
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. |
