Introduction: Good
morning, this is Dave Medara with the To see past advisories check out the ARCHIVE. To see current conditions go to our WEATHER PAGE. To see photos go to the AVIPHOTOS page. MLAC NEWS: We have started an observer page for
folks to send us their backcountry observations. Report what you see in your
backcountry travels HERE.
Please send us your reports on avalanches, ski conditions, road conditions,
snow pit profiles etc. Thanks! You can also report observations at
435-636-3363 |
General Conditions: Dense Powder skiing and riding is
happening in the Mountain Weather: (At
10,500’) Today: Periods of snow. High around 11. Wind chill values between -10 and
-15. Windy, with a west southwest wind between 25 and 30 mph, with gusts as
high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to
7 inches possible. |
Weather Station/ Location |
Snow Depth (HS): in./cm |
New Snow (HN) in./cm |
6:00 a.m. Temp (F) |
Current Observations:
Wind, 48 hour snow |
Geyser
Pass Trailhead (9,600’): (snotel link) |
51” |
0 |
15 |
deep |
Geyser Pass |
195 cm |
0 |
N/a |
Deepest place these days |
|
71”/182 cm |
0 |
n/a |
deeper |
N/a |
N/a |
4 cold! |
7:00
am-Southerly @ 9 mph |
Avalanche Conditions: (Link to the
International Avalanche Danger Scale here)
– Avalanche
Warning in Effect for the Mountains of Snow continues to fall in the La Sal Mountains
without a view of the peaks in the last 4 days. Observers in the Mountains
have not yet been able to get a look around to check on avalanche activity
and it looks like today is no exception. The snow just continues to pile up.
We have now officially measured 101 CM (40”) of snow in |