Forecast for the Provo Area Mountains
Issued by Drew Hardesty on
Thursday morning, January 7, 2021
Thursday morning, January 7, 2021
Avalanche conditions remain dangerous.
A CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER exists on many steep slopes in the backcountry. You can trigger avalanches 1-2' deep and 200' wide on steep west to north to easterly facing slopes at the mid and upper elevations. Avalanches may be triggered on, adjacent to, or below steep slopes. A MODERATE danger exists for triggering a lingering wind drift at the mid and upper elevations.
Two points to remember today:
- IF you are leaving the ski area at an exit gate, you are most likely stepping into a CONSIDERABLE avalanche hazard.
- IF you are skiing or riding alone, your margins of safety are razor thin. If you make a mistake, there is no one to bail you out.
The Good News: excellent riding conditions exist on low angle slopes on the north side of the compass.
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