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Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Andrew Nassetta
Issued by Andrew Nassetta on
Monday morning, April 7, 2025
Today's avalanche danger is LOW, and human-triggered avalanches are UNLIKELY on all aspects and elevations. During the peak of the days heat keep an eye on loose snow avalanches that could get tricky if things warm rapidly. Additionally, if your getting above treeline look for pockets of wind-drifted snow in steep, rocky, alpine terrain.
Keep in mind, a small avalanche or fall in nasty terrain, or even a equipment malfunction could turn the day sideways quickly. And always remember, LOW danger doesn't mean no danger!
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Weather and Snow
Nowcast: An overnight freeze is followed by clear skies and stars at 0500 AM this morning. Temperatures are inverted as trailheads sit in the 20's while upper-elevation stations read in the 30's. Winds were calm overnight, mainly from the northwest, averaging about 5 MPH with a few gusts into the teens.
Forecast: Another beauty of a day is in store with sunshine and a high of 35℉ at upper elevations, nearly ten degrees warmer than yesterday. Hope for the temperatures to be tempered by a cool breeze from the northwest, averaging 10 MPH with a few stronger gusts into the high teens -- This could help save the last of the cold snow.
Futurecast: High-pressure continues through today, with a weak system passing through this evening to the north. Expect sunshine and warming tempereatures the rest of the week to follow.
Travel and Riding Conditions: The warming trend continues and increasing temperatures threaten the last of the cold snow. Northerly slopes above 11k' are still holding cool powder but it is becoming tricky to find. Low and mid elevation solars will be supportable today and should ride ok with the days heating. My thought? I'll probably gamble it today and continue to look for cold snow up high in sheltered places, before switching the focus to the sunny, smooth slopes on the the souths.
Dan G and company in the alpine working their way into the nooks and crannies of the Uintas -- Deep in the range in an undisclosed location, finding all-time riding and taking advantage of the current conditions.
Recent Avalanches
No new avalanches were observed across the range, yesterday. But it's always helpful to go back in time and you can view all trip reports, avalanches, and general intel from the Uinta range and beyond, here.
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Avalanche Problem #1
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Under "Normal Caution" avalanche conditions, backcountry riders should apply standard safety protocols and watch for red flags or obvious signs of instability, as there is still a chance of small avalanches occurring extreme terrain. As we plan for bigger days and step-out into heftier terrain in the range, I am always keeping my guard up, and moving through the mountains with a few things in mind:
  • Small avalanches in consequential terrain can be fatal, and typically involve lots of trauma. Think about what your riding on, and what's below you if swept off your skis, board or sled, or have a slip and fall.
  • Large triggers can still cause large avalanches -- At the peak of the days heat, watch for cornices falling or, small, wet loose avalanches that could trigger a larger chunk of snow as it crashes onto the slope below.
  • Chose the right partners and bring the right tools for the job. From whats in your pack to your objectives and mindset, don't forget it's a team sport out there.
  • Practice good travel protocol and techniques. It is an easy way to increase your margins for error, especially in the spring. Space out, ride one at a time, regroup in areas of reduced exposure, and communicate everything throughout your day!
Additional Information
A huge shout out to Ski-Doo for getting us out into the hills to help us complete our work, and do a little product testing on the way! The Uinta's are a remote range, and snow machine is nearly the only way to get around. We could not do it without their support, machines, and stoke in our work and mission at the UAC -- You rock, Ski-Doo!
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This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. This forecast was issued on Sunday, April 7th at 06:00 AM and expires 24 hours after it was issued.
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