Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Ogden Area Mountains Issued by Brett Kobernik for Wednesday - November 26, 2014 - 7:44am
bottom line

The avalanche danger is MODERATE in the upper elevation northwest through east facing slopes that are steeper than about 35 degrees above around 9500 feet. Watch for new wind drifts and sensitive cornices along upper elevation lee slopes. Also keep in mind the sunny slopes and lower elevations will become wet and may produce loose snow slides.
current conditions

A trace to 2 inches of snow fell on Tuesday and last night with warming temperatures now into the mid to upper 20s. There was some rain below 6000 or 7000 feet with the snow becoming damp. Rollerballs were noted in the lowest terrain. Winds were bearable during the day yesterday but were increasing late in the day and are still blowing from the west with gusts in the 60s and 70s along the highest ridges and gusts in the low 20s along the mid elevation ridges.
recent activity

There were no new avalanches reported from the backcountry on Tuesday. Collapsing has decreased but still noted in observations. Avalanche mitigation at the ski resorts from the Park City Ridgeline through the Cottonwoods continued to produce large avalanches with explosives on Tuesday, some releasing remote to the shot.
Avalanche Problem 1
type aspect/elevation characteristics
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELY
UNLIKELY
SIZE
LARGE
SMALL
TREND
INCREASING DANGER
SAME
DECREASING DANGER
over the next 24 hours
description

The winds have drifted some snow and you'll find fresh drifts out there today that may be sensitive to the weight of a person. Keep an eye on the fresh cornices as well. Both of these issues are only a secondary concern to the persistent slab issue but don't disregard them. "Pillowy" looking drifts, scalloped features and hollow sounds underfoot are all indicators of recent wind drifting.
Avalanche Problem 2
type aspect/elevation characteristics
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELY
UNLIKELY
SIZE
LARGE
SMALL
TREND
INCREASING DANGER
SAME
DECREASING DANGER
over the next 24 hours
description

The persistent slab issue is not as pronounced in the Ogden area as it is in the Salt Lake region. There was not that much snow in early November to facet and become weak. So, the now buried weak snow is not a huge issue at this time but it's still worth a mention and worth looking into if you're getting into the backcountry.
Avalanche Problem 3
type aspect/elevation characteristics
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELY
UNLIKELY
SIZE
LARGE
SMALL
TREND
INCREASING DANGER
SAME
DECREASING DANGER
over the next 12 hours
description

Probably an outlier for today but worth a mention is the chance for a few wet "dribblers" on the sunny slopes and lower elevations. Sun and warm temperatures might produce a few wet loose snow slides.
weather

We'll have clearing skies today with warm temperatures and windy conditions still this morning. Winds should slowly decrease as the day goes on. Ridgetop temperatures will get into the low 30s. The ridge of high pressure responsible for this warming trend will be around through the rest of the week with a small storm that we're keeping an eye on for Sunday.
general announcements

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Salt Lake and Park City – Alta Central (801-742-2033), Canyons Resort Dispatch (435-615-3322)

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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 exist.