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Avalanche Report

Avalanche Advisory For Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 4:51am
Salt Lake Area Mountains
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Bottom Line
This morning, there is MODERATE avalanche danger on all aspects at mid and upper elevations, where human-triggered soft slab avalanches are possible.   Throughout the day, the incoming storm may cause avalanche danger to rise to CONSIDERABLE at all upper-elevation slopes, where periods of heavy snowfall and strong winds could create dangerous avalanche conditions. The elevated winds will continue to form unstable slabs of wind-drifted snow at all mid and upper elevations. Both loose snow and slab avalanches may be possible within the different layers of new snow from the past week. During periods of higher snowfall rates (greater than 1" per hour), avalanches will be easier to trigger. If the snowfall rates spike, the avalanche danger will spike as well. Watch for any signs of instability such as cracking and sluffing.    

Weather and Snow
This morning, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the forecast region. Skies are overcast, and light snow has begun in the mountains. Trailhead temperatures are in the low 30s °F, while the highest peaks are in the mid-teens °F. Winds have remained generally elevated since yesterday, blowing from the west, gusting to the 30s mph at mid-elevation ridgelines, and reaching gusts of high 50s mph at the highest ridgelines.   This storm has quietly added a significant amount of water to some locations, particularly in the Upper Cottonwoods, where the total storm depth since last Sunday is over 3.5 feet.   Today, snow showers will develop over northern Utah's mountains in the morning ahead of an approaching cold front, which is expected to cross the region during the afternoon, bringing a period of intense snow and rapid accumulations, particularly in the mid to late afternoon, before weakening into the early evening. Temperatures will range in the mid-30s °F with 7-11" of new snow accumulation expected before 5 PM. The west-southwesterly winds will begin to increase, with gusts up to 35-40 MPH at the mid-elevation ridgelines and up to 50-55 MPH at the highest ridgelines. Expect 8-16" of new snow by 6 AM tomorrow morning.   Looking ahead, the boundary will move back north as a warm front on Friday afternoon and evening, bringing more snow. Then, the Pacific trough will affect the area, bringing the most snow on Sunday into early Monday. Read the updated forecast discussion from our partners at the National Weather Service HERE. 
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