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Forecast for the Uintas Area Mountains

Craig Gordon
Issued by Craig Gordon on
Wednesday morning, April 9, 2025
From tip to tail and around the dial, today's avalanche danger is generally LOW and human-triggered avalanches are UNLIKELY. A solid overnight refreeze helps temper wet, loose snow avalanches and I think we score a solid day of riding. However, if you find yourself feeling like an ant under a magnifying glass, so is the snow, and it's time to get off of and out from under steep, sun baked slopes.
Remember... triggering a relatively small avalanche, a fall in consequential terrain, or just a wardrobe malfunction miles away from a trailhead could turn the day sideways in a hurry.
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Weather and Snow
Nowcast: While we slept or just grabbed a power nap, winds shifted to the west and northwest, and currently blow in the 20's near the high peaks. With clearing skies at the turn of the new day, temperatures register in the mid and upper 20's.
Forecast: Look for a stunning day on the eastern front with mostly sunny skies, while west and northwest winds hold steady, humming along in the 20's and 30's along the high ridges. Temperatures rise into the mid 40's and dip into the low 30's overnight.
Futurecast: High pressure slides in for Thursday and builds in earnest, allowing temperatures to soar into the mid 50's to wrap up the work week. A strong, yet relatively dry, cold front crosses the area Saturday evening.
Travel and Riding Conditions: I suspect temps in the mid 20's and clear skies overnight provide a very efficient working environment for Mother Nature's Zamboni to trowel in a smooth layer of very supportable maize. Look for a bumper crop on mid elevation solars, with the snow surface getting soft by mid morning. Get out and get after it... this is the last of the crisp days where the snow is supportable for most of the day.
Dan G and company in the alpine working their way into the nooks and crannies of the Uintas on Sunday. Thanks for the intel men... well played.
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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Normal Caution
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"Normal Caution" simply means there's still a chance of small avalanches in extreme terrain. As I plan for bigger days and step-out into burlier terrain, I'm gonna move through the mountains with intent and remind myself often-
  • 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 you're 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 what's 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 in suspect terrain, 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!
General Announcements
We are always looking for snow and avalanche observations or just general riding conditions. In the meantime reach out to us with questions, concerns, or if you see anything in your travels! Contact us directly through the info below:
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 Wednesday, April 9th at 03:00 AM and expires 24 hours after it was issued.
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