Under overcast skies most locations are reporting 3-5" of low density snow. Trailhead temperatures are in the low 20's F while temperatures at 8,000' weather stations are in the high teens F. Calm to light winds blowing from the northwest.
Today, continued light snowfall with 2-5" of snow expected with temperatures 22-29 F. Winds at the 9000' ridgelines will blow east-northeast 15 gusting to 20 MPH. Winds at the 11,000' ridgelines will blow southeast 20 gusting to 25 MPH Winds are forecasted to shift to the north and northwest this afternoon.
Storm totals thus far:
- Provo mountains: 42" Snow/8.6" SWE
- Ogden mountains: 23-32"Snow/2.7-4" SWE
- Upper Cottonwoods: 32"-43" Snow/3.25-4.6" SWE
- Park City: 27-39"Snow /3.5" SWE
Snow stakes sit at 100-115" in the Cottonwoods and 70-80" along the PC ridge. 70-80" in Ogden, 75-85" in Provo.
Yesterday there were reports of natural and explosive triggered avalanches on all aspects from ski area and highway operations throughout the state. Some of these avalanches were 4-6' deep and 600' wide running over 4000' vertical feet.
Thanks to UDOT Provo for sharing their
avalanche observations from yesterday. These avalanches ran both naturally and with explosives.
This wet loose avalanche in
American Fork Canyon is only something we would expect to see if temperatures rise above freezing at the lower elevations today.
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observations page for the most recent information.
We will continue to assess how the rain may have impacted the PWL at the lower elevations. Any observations are appreciated. Submit observations
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