Yesterday's storm delivered about 6" of snow to the upper elevations surrounding the Skyline. In many locations, this is the first layer of the season's snow pack. There really isn't enough snow for much winter recreation yet, but there is plenty to do to get prepared for the season. The entire UAC staff is back to work full time, and below are some ideas to help you get prepared.

Weather - it's time to start keeping track of the snow on the ground and current and future weather. My favorite one stop shopping is the NWS Snow and Avalanche page, and even a casual glance every few days will keep you up-to-date on the general early season pattern.

Avalanche Safety gear - pull it out, dust it off and start to practice. Check the batteries, send and receive functions on your beacon. Put your probe together. Thinking of up grading your beacon? Check out Beacon Reviews for info.

Also, while we're waiting for winter, save the date and join us Nov. 22nd as the Alpine Assassins AA5 Utah film premiere rolls out at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden Utah. Doors open at 6:00 and Movies will start at 7:00. Lots of door prizes, raffles, and giveaways.

Now is the time to contact us if you want to schedule a free avalanche awareness talk for your group, club, or shop.

Shoot me an email- [email protected]

We're still interested in snow and avalanche information. If you see anything we should know about, please participate in the creation of our own community avalanche advisory by submitting snow and avalanche conditions.   You can call me directly at 801-231-2170, email [email protected], or email by clicking HERE

Donate to your favorite non-profit –The Utah Avalanche Center. The UAC depends on contributions from users like you to support our work.

Benefit the Utah Avalanche Center when you buy or sell on ebay - set the Utah Avalanche Center as a favorite non-profit in your ebay account here and click on ebay gives when you buy or sell.  You can choose to have your seller fees donated to the UAC, which doesn't cost you a penny.

Utah Avalanche Center mobile app - Get your advisory on your iPhone along with great navigation and rescue tools.

The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.

We will update this advisory as conditions warrant. See you back here when the snow flies.