Headline:
Avalanche Warning issued December 28 at 6:09AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Avalanche Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 5:09am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
AVWSLC
* WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH today
and possibly EXTREME tonight.
* WHERE...For the mountains of northern and central Utah including
the Wasatch Plateau (Skyline)...Wasatch Range...Bear River Rang
and the Wellsville Mountains.
* WHEN...In effect from 6 AM MST this morning until 6 AM MST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snow combined with strong wind is creating
widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and
natural avalanches are likely.
Instruction:
Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of and out from under slopes
steeper than 30 degrees. Carry and know how to use avalanche
rescue equipment. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than
30 degrees with no overhead hazard.
Backcountry travelers should consult www.utahavalanchecenter.org
or call 1-888-999-4019 for more detailed information.
This Warning does not apply to ski areas where avalanche hazard
reduction measures are performed.
Area Description:
Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT