Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Skyline Avalanche Advisory

Friday, November 7, 2008

Created at 2:12 pm
Updated at 5:49 pm

Forecaster: brett kobernik

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Due to budget cuts, we will not be issuing avalanche advisories for the Skyline until early December.  We will try to update this information on an intermittent basis until then.  Click on this zone for some basic information.

 

Winter is approaching and snow is starting to add up in the mountains.  Even though the snowpack may not be very deep, it is time to start thinking about avalanches.  Keep in mind that most avalanches occur during or just after a snow storm.  Higher wind speeds are often a cause of slab formation and is another major contributor to avalanching.  If you are seeing cracking in the snow or hearing the sound of Collapsing (WHOOMP!!), be aware that these are obvious signs of unstable snow which may lead to avalanching on steeper slopes. 

 

Rocks and stumps provide as much danger as avalanching (and are twice as dangerous if you are caught in an avalanche) at this time of the season so go easy until the snowpack gets deep.

Click HERE for some more information on early season thoughts.

This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done.  This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.

This advisory provided by the USDA Forest Service, in partnership with:

Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Department of Emergency Services and Homeland Security, Salt Lake County and the friends of the La Sal Avalanche Center.