Utah Avalanche Center
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January 22, 2007 - 6:44 am The danger is generally LOW with the exception of some localized new and old wind drifts in the steeper lee terrain. Sluffing is still possible as well. Both of these issues will be accentuated by the terrain below, so consider the consequences of getting knocked off your ride. The continued stronger winds aloft will also foster some minor slab development today as well, but they should be relegated to the most exposed terrain.
Hardesty
Links: Avalanche List Photos Profile List Weather Links Encyclopedia With skies clearing, the bottom fell out of the temperatures overnight, plummeting to below zero in the cold sinks and drainages. Theyre in the wee single digits along the thermal belt and above. While the new 4-8 helped to freshen things up, the northeasterly winds played somewhat of a foil, blowing 20-30 mph for a few hours. You can anticipate some wind damage above treeline that you can boss around and scoured-to-the-bone starting zones in many north through east facing slopes.
Backcountry observers reported some minor slab development up high and control teams along the Park City ridgeline found and triggered a couple soft 12-18 drifts. Sluffing was minimal as was the overall danger. 24 Hrs Continue to watch for some locally sensitive drifts up to a foot deep in the highest terrain, and in areas most susceptible to the northeasterly winds, such as the backside of the Wasatch crest and the Park City ridgeline.
24 Hrs Probably a bit early, but watch for some wet activity on the sun exposed slopes over the next couple of days. Warmer air aloft, light winds, sunny skies should produce some wet sluffing in the low density snow. Ah yes, the ridge of high pressure returns. 8000 and 10,000 temps will rise to the upper twenties and the upper teens, respectively. The north to northwesterly winds will blow 15-25mph with higher gusts, but will be light off the ridges. A cold front associated with a disorganized system is slated for Friday into the weekend.
The Wasatch Powderbird Guides didnt get out yesterday, but will be in the Cascade Ridgeline area or Bountiful Sessions with anther ship in American Fork. Their homerun may be out White Pine. If you have questions regarding their areas of operation you can contact them at 742-2800.
Our partners, the Friends of the UAC, are hosting numerous events during the 4th Annual Backcountry Awareness Week, including a photo show by Scott Markowitz at the Rose Wagner Theater on Jan 24th, a slide show and book signing by Jill Fredston at REI on Jan 26th, a star studded snowmobile ride and dinner on Jan. 27th, a dinner February 2 at The Canyons with Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jim Shea, and avalanche classes at the Canyons on February 3rd and 4th. Details are below, or click here for more information.
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 HEREFor our classic text advisory click HERE.To sign up for automated e-mails of our graphical advisory click HEREWe appreciate any snowpack and avalanche observations you have, so please leave us a message at (801) 524-5304 or 1-800-662-4140, or email us at 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.Brett Kobernik will update this advisory by 7:30 on Tuesday 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 With skies clearing, the bottom fell out of the temperatures overnight, plummeting to below zero in the cold sinks and drainages. Theyre in the wee single digits along the thermal belt and above. While the new 4-8 helped to freshen things up, the northeasterly winds played somewhat of a foil, blowing 20-30 mph for a few hours. You can anticipate some wind damage above treeline that you can boss around and scoured-to-the-bone starting zones in many north through east facing slopes.
Backcountry observers reported some minor slab development up high and control teams along the Park City ridgeline found and triggered a couple soft 12-18 drifts. Sluffing was minimal as was the overall danger. 24 Hrs Continue to watch for some locally sensitive drifts up to a foot deep in the highest terrain, and in areas most susceptible to the northeasterly winds, such as the backside of the Wasatch crest and the Park City ridgeline.
24 Hrs Probably a bit early, but watch for some wet activity on the sun exposed slopes over the next couple of days. Warmer air aloft, light winds, sunny skies should produce some wet sluffing in the low density snow. Ah yes, the ridge of high pressure returns. 8000 and 10,000 temps will rise to the upper twenties and the upper teens, respectively. The north to northwesterly winds will blow 15-25mph with higher gusts, but will be light off the ridges. A cold front associated with a disorganized system is slated for Friday into the weekend.
The Wasatch Powderbird Guides didnt get out yesterday, but will be in the Cascade Ridgeline area or Bountiful Sessions with anther ship in American Fork. Their homerun may be out White Pine. If you have questions regarding their areas of operation you can contact them at 742-2800.
Our partners, the Friends of the UAC, are hosting numerous events during the 4th Annual Backcountry Awareness Week, including a photo show by Scott Markowitz at the Rose Wagner Theater on Jan 24th, a slide show and book signing by Jill Fredston at REI on Jan 26th, a star studded snowmobile ride and dinner on Jan. 27th, a dinner February 2 at The Canyons with Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jim Shea, and avalanche classes at the Canyons on February 3rd and 4th. Details are below, or click here for more information.
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 HEREFor our classic text advisory click HERE.To sign up for automated e-mails of our graphical advisory click HEREWe appreciate any snowpack and avalanche observations you have, so please leave us a message at (801) 524-5304 or 1-800-662-4140, or email us at 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.Brett Kobernik will update this advisory by 7:30 on Tuesday 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.