Weather Alert in Utah
Avalanche Warning issued February 19 at 5:25AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
AREAS AFFECTED: Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Central Mountains; Southern Mountains
DESCRIPTION: AVWSLC * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH today. * WHERE...The mountains of northern, central, southwestern, and southeastern Utah, including the Abajo Range, as well as southeastern Idaho. * WHEN...The Warning will be effect from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong wind has created widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of and out from 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.
INSTRUCTION: Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. 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.
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