The last reported observation from Ogden commenting on the buried PWL was D. Turner from the North Ogden Divide on February 8th and the last reported backcountry avalanche on this layer was January 20th in Black Canyon. Our partners last reported avalanches failing on this layer on February 6th in thin rocky repeater zones. We are seeing less activity on the buried PWL with reports of rounding facets which is good for moving forward. Check out D. DeBruin's observation HERE.

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Steep, shallow, and rocky terrain features, or areas that have previously avalanched are still suspect to have avalanches failing near the ground on a layer of buried facets. Dig down into the snow to see if this layer is present before committing to a steeper objective. If you find somewhere that seems to be or not to be healing submit an observation HERE.

With today's warm temperatures and the bright Utah sun solar facing aspects (southeast-south-west) will start to shed snow. Watch for snow falling off rocks and stay out of steep gully features as the day warms up. Roof-lines that are still holding snow may start to shed today. Be aware of children playing or adults shoveling solo or working around the house as they are the most vulnerable to roof slides.