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