Utah Avalanche Center

Record-breaking warm temperatures will destabilize the snowpack across the state, increasing the avalanche danger. Wet avalanches could occur on all aspects and at all elevations. Avoid travel on and below steep slopes, including avalanche runout zones and terrain traps.

Given the record breaking warmth, avalanche danger is expected to increase in the coming days. From @utavy_, Special Avalanche Bulletin has been issued from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Monday for all Utah mountains. Be sure to check utahavalanchecenter.org for more information! #utwx

3 people have died in avalanche accidents in less than a week, with a 4th in the ICU. Get the forecast utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

The UAC has issued an AVALANCHE WARNING. More info: utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

Heavy snowfall and strong winds are increasing avalanche danger across the mountains of Northern, Central, and SW Utah, as well as SE Idaho. The UAC has issued an AVALANCHE WATCH for dangerous avalanche conditions utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all upper and mid elevation slopes where you’re likely to trigger wind slabs. As the day warms, expect the potential for wet loose slides to rise. For more info, check the forecast: utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

Saturday January 10th, 2026: MODERATE avalanche danger exists on all upper and mid-elevation slopes where you’re likely to trigger sluffs (loose dry avalanches) and sensitive soft slabs of wind blown snow. A PWL still exists on W-N-E upper and mid elevs utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

Sunday January 4th, 2026: The avalanche danger is MODERATE at upper and on W-N-SE facing slopes at mid-elevations above 9500’ where the wind continues to drift new snow into slabs 1-3’ deep. Deeper, destructive slides on a PWL are possible in steep, rocky, northerly slopes.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE on W-N-E facing slopes above 9500' where the wind has drifted new, dense snow into slabs. Smaller wind slabs may prove effective triggers for deeper, PWL slides. utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

Sunday, December 14th, 2025: Are we experiencing fool’s spring this week, or did fool’s winter just get us last weekend? Either way, danger is MODERATE on high W-N-E slopes where you can trigger a slide 1-2’ deep on our buried PWL utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

Friday, Dec 5th, 2025: While many slopes didn’t have much snow before this storm, danger will rise to CONSIDERABLE in high northerly terrain by the end of the day. Temps and snow levels will rise during a wet, warm, and windy storm throughout the day. utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-…

December 3rd, 2025: Yesterday we started issuing daily hazard ratings. While most terrain is at LOW or NO danger (due to the lack of snow on the ground), areas of MODERATE avalanche danger exist on mostly shady (W-N-E) slopes above 9000’. youtu.be/G5OH-GRTYj0?si…

This September is the 32nd UAC Backcountry Benefit. Gather round and get down with us to kick off the winter season in style. Get your tickets and info through our website, grab your friends, dress to impress, and we’ll see you there!

The 32nd Annual Backcountry Benefit is happening on Thursday, September 11th from 6:00-10:00 PM. Save the date, take a date, and get your powder possee together to kick off the upcoming season! Tickets and information available here: linktr.ee/utavalanche?ut…

Attn!! Late season backcountry closure for removing avalanche mitigation equipment, LCC Upper North Side. Starting 4am 4/29 until 5pm 4/29. Please check the map and steer clear of the area and working helicopter. Thanks!

Alta Ski Area is now open to Uphill Travel. Please avoid the Supreme lift line. - Backcountry conditions exist - Equipment may be encountered on the mountain - There is no ski patrol alta.com/uphill-travel @UACwasatch @WasatchBCAlli @AltaCentral

Did you know the UAC has a podcast? Join hosts Drew Hardesty and Ben Bombard and learn more about the topics and people behind the UAC. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uta…

4/9/25: Warm daytime temperatures may cause avalanche danger to rise to MODERATE. Check the forecast before heading out : utahavalanchecenter.org.

Slightly cooler temps and strong winds should limit wet snow issues, but sun or trapped heat could still bump wet loose avalanche danger to MODERATE on east, south, and west-facing slopes.