SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT |
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Sunday, April 15th will be the last of our regularly scheduled advisories for the western Uinta's. |
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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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Above treeline we're dealing with dry snow issues and fresh wind drifts. Pockets of MODERATE avalanche danger will be found on steep, upper elevation leeward slopes and human triggered avalanches are possible
In addition, wet avalanches will become a concern with daytime heating. While the danger is generally LOW this morning, it will be rising to MODERATE on all steep slopes. Human triggered avalanches will be possible as the snowpack soaks in intense springtime sun. As the snow heats up, simply get off of and out from under steep slopes. |
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CURRENT CONDITIONS |
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It's not over! Yesterday’s storm system was surprisingly good to the northern half of the range, delivering up to 6” of light density snow. From Trial Lake to Daniels about half that amount fell. Skies cleared overnight and temperatures crashed into the single digits. Westerly winds are blowing 10-20 mph with a few gusts in the low 30’s along the high peaks. While the trailheads have melted out substantially this week, once you get into the high country you’ll find riding and turning conditions have vastly improved.
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RECENT ACTIVITY |
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Ted took a spin up to Mirror Lake Pass yesterday and found shallow soft slabs along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges.
Click here to view recent observations. |
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THREAT #1 |
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A few fresh wind drifts will remain sensitive to the weight of a rider this morning, but these are easy to detect by their rounded appearance and limited to steep, upper elevation slopes in the wind zone. While shallow and predictably breaking at or below your skis, board, or sled, today’s soft slabs are resting on some slick crusts which could trip you up. Perhaps more of a danger is an uncontrolled slide on the ice skating rink surface left behind. |
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THREAT #2 |
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The new snow will take on some heat today, becoming damp and reactive on sustained, steep slopes. These are manageable avalanche conditions which can be avoided by getting off of steep slopes as the day heats up and the snow gets wet and manky. |
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MOUNTAIN WEATHER |
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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. |
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
The information in this advisory expires 24 hours after the date and time posted, but will be updated by 7:00 AM Sunday, April 8th.
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 |
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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. |
