Currently, temperatures in the Ogden mountains range through the teens F, but moderate to strong westerly winds are making things feel much colder. At the mid elevations, winds, winds are averaging in the teens with gusts in the 20's mph. Above about 9,000' winds are averaging in the 20's and 30's mph, with gusts in the 50's atop Mt. Ogden.
Snowfall began mid-afternoon Sunday, but this storm ended up disappointing, with only 2-4" of snow reported by this morning. Fortunately, despite the low snowfall amounts, the fresh snow and winds smoothed out many snow surfaces providing fun riding and traveling conditions.
For today, you can expect clearing skies as the day progresses as high pressure moves into the region. Temperatures will reach the mid 20's F and winds will be out of the west/northwest. At mid-elevations winds will average in the teens with gusts in the 20's. Along upper elevation ridges winds will be much stronger, averaging in the 20's and 30's, with gusts in the 40's. Fortunately winds are forecasted to diminish as the day progresses.
No avalanches were reported from the Ogden backcountry on Sunday. We did receive
two observations from Ben Lomond on Sunday. These observations are invaluable for us, so please keep them coming!
