Utah has not had a ton of snow this season. Many of its ski resorts are currently far below their average snowfall for this time of year. But a prolonged period of snowfall is headed towards the state, with lots of moisture and lots of wind. Upper Little Cottonwood, upper Big Cottonwood, and several other places could see 1-2 feet of snow throughout the storms, with a potential for up to three feet by the time it all comes to an end on Monday night.
But what does that mean for Northern Utah’s snowpack and avalanche conditions?
Utah Avalanche Center forecaster Trent Meisenheimer explains why, with the current conditions and incoming snow, the state’s avalanche conditions will be extremely dangerous.
“Trying to show why our snowpack is so dangerous. Please avoid avalanche terrain.“
The Utah Avalanche Center provides avalanche forecasting throughout the state, focusing on 8 different regions. These include Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake, the Uintas, Provo, Skyline, Moab, and the Abajos. You can view their forecasts here.