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January 28, 2007 - 6:56 am It's generally LOW out there, but be mindful of the sluffing in the weak surface snow on steep shady slopes.
Hardesty
Links: Avalanche List Photos Profile List Weather Links Encyclopedia Skies are clear with mountain temperatures in the teens this morning. The winds are westerly and less than 15mph. Kobernik, we're waiting for the next issue of 'Light and Variable' magazine. Upper elevations are hammered by the sun and wind while untracked sheltered shady slopes offer the best chance for soft, predictable turns.
None. 24 Hrs It took about 30 seconds to wade through all the observations this morning, so I’ll pass on the good karma. Sluffing in the weak surface snow will still be the only factor for today. As the inversion has accentuated the faceting in the shady mid and low elevations, be mindful of the loose snow on those steep tricky exits. Sluffing in the wet snow may also be possible on the steep sun-exposed slopes for those exiting the sunny sides in the mid to late afternoon. We’ll have clear skies aloft, light westerly winds and temps reaching near 30 at 8000’ and in the low twenties at 10,000’. We may pick up an inch or two out of a weak system diving down from the north on Tuesday, with another unimpressive shot for the weekend.
Yesterday, the Wasatch Powderbird Guides were in AF, Mill Creek, Cardiff, and Days. Today, they’ll be in Cascade, the Sessions, and American Fork. They welcome any more specific questions regarding their areas of operation you can contact them at 742-2800.
There will be a Fundraising Dinner on Friday, February 2, 2007. The dinner will be at The Canyons and Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jim Shea will be the keynote speaker. For tickets and information visit www.UtahAvalancheCenter.com Also, the Canyons will be offering avalanche classes on Saturday and Sunday, February 3rd and 4th. For more information and to register, call 435-615-3325. And finally, at 7:30 on February 8th, there will be a Teton Skiing documentary at Brewvies as a fundraiser for the Friends of the UAC.
Listen to the advisory. Try our new streaming audio or podcastsUDOT highway avalanche control work information can be found HERE or by calling (801) 975-4838.
Our new, state wide tollfree hotline is 1-888-999-4019.(For early morning detailed avalanche activity report hit option 8)For a list of avalanche classes, click uac@avalanche.org (uac@avalanche.org). (Fax 801-524-6301)The information in this advisory is from the U.S. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.I will update this advisory by 7:30 on Monday morning, and thanks for calling.
This advisory provided by the Wasatch Cache National Forest, in partnership with:
Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Department of Emergency Services and Homeland Security and Salt Lake County
DISCLAIMER: Above is information on each factor affecting todays' danger rating. All factors must be considered to develop a backcountry travel plan that will reduce your risk.
The post was created using an automated process maintained by First Tracks! Online.
Hardesty
Links: Avalanche List Photos Profile List Weather Links Encyclopedia Skies are clear with mountain temperatures in the teens this morning. The winds are westerly and less than 15mph. Kobernik, we're waiting for the next issue of 'Light and Variable' magazine. Upper elevations are hammered by the sun and wind while untracked sheltered shady slopes offer the best chance for soft, predictable turns.
None. 24 Hrs It took about 30 seconds to wade through all the observations this morning, so I’ll pass on the good karma. Sluffing in the weak surface snow will still be the only factor for today. As the inversion has accentuated the faceting in the shady mid and low elevations, be mindful of the loose snow on those steep tricky exits. Sluffing in the wet snow may also be possible on the steep sun-exposed slopes for those exiting the sunny sides in the mid to late afternoon. We’ll have clear skies aloft, light westerly winds and temps reaching near 30 at 8000’ and in the low twenties at 10,000’. We may pick up an inch or two out of a weak system diving down from the north on Tuesday, with another unimpressive shot for the weekend.
Yesterday, the Wasatch Powderbird Guides were in AF, Mill Creek, Cardiff, and Days. Today, they’ll be in Cascade, the Sessions, and American Fork. They welcome any more specific questions regarding their areas of operation you can contact them at 742-2800.
There will be a Fundraising Dinner on Friday, February 2, 2007. The dinner will be at The Canyons and Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jim Shea will be the keynote speaker. For tickets and information visit www.UtahAvalancheCenter.com Also, the Canyons will be offering avalanche classes on Saturday and Sunday, February 3rd and 4th. For more information and to register, call 435-615-3325. And finally, at 7:30 on February 8th, there will be a Teton Skiing documentary at Brewvies as a fundraiser for the Friends of the UAC.
Listen to the advisory. Try our new streaming audio or podcastsUDOT highway avalanche control work information can be found HERE or by calling (801) 975-4838.
Our new, state wide tollfree hotline is 1-888-999-4019.(For early morning detailed avalanche activity report hit option 8)For a list of avalanche classes, click uac@avalanche.org (uac@avalanche.org). (Fax 801-524-6301)The information in this advisory is from the U.S. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.I will update this advisory by 7:30 on Monday morning, and thanks for calling.
This advisory provided by the Wasatch Cache National Forest, in partnership with:
Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Department of Emergency Services and Homeland Security and Salt Lake County
DISCLAIMER: Above is information on each factor affecting todays' danger rating. All factors must be considered to develop a backcountry travel plan that will reduce your risk.
The post was created using an automated process maintained by First Tracks! Online.