Skyline Avalanche Advisory

Forecaster: Craig Gordon

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

This will be the last of our regularly scheduled advisories for the Manti-Skyline. I will update this page midweek with some general avalanche information and tips to help you travel safely this spring.


BOTTOM LINE

Danger by aspect and elevation on slopes approaching 35° or steeper.
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Pockets of Level 2 (MODERATE) avalanche danger exist along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges and shallow fresh wind drifts will be sensitive to the additional weight of a rider.

The danger for wet avalanches on all steep, sunny slopes will rise from Level 1 (LOW) this morning to Level 2 (MODERATE) with daytime heating. Human triggered avalanches are possible, especially during the heat of the day.


CURRENT CONDITIONS

Yesterday’s quick moving storm delivered 4”-6” of new snow across the upper elevation terrain. Skies cleared late yesterday and under a big, beautiful moon temperatures are in the upper single digits and low teens. West and northwesterly winds are blowing 10-20 mph along the ridges. Once you get past the sage and melted out pavement near the trailheads, you’ll find much improved riding and turning conditions along the upper elevation terrain surrounding the Skyline.


RECENT ACTIVITY

No new avalanche activity to report.


THREAT #1

WHERE PROBABILITY SIZE TREND
      Over the next 24 hours.

Along the high ridges a few fresh wind drifts remain sensitive to the weight of a rider this morning, but these are easy to detect by their rounded appearance and easier to avoid. Limited to steep, upper elevation slopes in the wind zone, toady’s slabs are shallow and predictably breaking at or below your skis, board, or sled.


THREAT #2

WHERE PROBABILITY SIZE TREND
      Over the next 24 hours.

The new snow will take on some heat this morning, but these are manageable avalanche conditions which can be avoided by getting off of steep slopes as the day heats up and the snow gets damp and manky.


MOUNTAIN WEATHER

High pressure builds over the weekend, giving us mostly sunny skies and a warming trend through Tuesday. Winds will diminish and temperatures rise into the low 40’s with overnight lows in the 20’s. The next storm system to impact the area arrives late Wednesday, potentially lingering into next weekend.


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The information in this advisory expires 24 hours after the date and time posted.. If you’re getting out and about and trigger an avalanche or see anything interesting please drop me an email at craig@utahavalanchecenter.org or call 801-231-2170 Also, now is a great time to schedule one of our free avalanche awareness presentations for your group or club. Email or call me and we’ll get you booked before things get too crazy.

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.

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 ourSponsors Pagefor a complete list.

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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.


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.