Avalanche Advisory 12/15/2024 05:39 for Utah areas

Headline: 
Avalanche Advisory issued December 15 at 6:39AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Avalanche Advisory
Urgency: 
Unknown
Effective: 
December 15, 2024 - 5:39am
Expires: 
December 16, 2024 - 5:00am
Description: 
SABSLC * WHAT...Heavy snowfall and drifting by strong winds will cause dangerous avalanche conditions to develop this weekend in the mountains of northern Utah. * WHERE...The mountains of northern Utah, including the Wasatch Range, Bear River Range, and the Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Through 6 AM Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions will develop on many slopes today. People are likely to trigger avalanches by being on or below slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches could be triggered remotely (from a distance) or from below. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid traveling on or underneath steep north-facing terrain at mid and upper elevations in the backcountry. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment.
Instruction: 
Backcountry travelers should consult www.utahavalanchecenter.org or call 1-888-999-4019 for more detailed information. This Bulletin does not apply to ski areas or highways where avalanche hazard reduction measures are performed.
Area Description: 
Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT