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We are sad to share the news of two recent avalanche fatalities:
On Wednesday, Trace Carrillo died in an avalanche on Taylor Mountain near Teton Pass. Trace was formerly an intern with the UAC and more recently a wilderness ranger with the Forest Service.
Article here.
Preliminary report here.
On Friday, Rob Kincaid died in an avalanche just north of Palisades Reservoir near the ID/WY stateline. Rob was well known by many snowmobilers as an athlete for Arctic Cat and veteran of many snowmobile competitions.
Article here.
Preliminary report here.
More details should be available soon about these tragic events but initial reports are that both men were wearing avalanche transceivers that were not turned on.
January 5, 2019 - Read this
collection of 6 stories and a podcast about that day with a low avalanche danger, 8 skier-triggered avalanches, four catch and carries, a partial and critical burial, and a trip to the emergency room.
Yesterday only a trace of snow fell; however, strong south winds blew at upper elevations most of the day.
This morning temperatures are near freezing around 9000 feet. Ridgetop winds are blowing 20-40 mph from the south and gusting 50-60 mph. Even at lower elevations, winds are gusty.
Today an area of low pressure off the California coast will be sending moisture and winds from the southwest over Utah. This means strong south winds will continue with warm air temperatures reaching the mid to upper 40s F today. Mostly cloudy skies will bring a trace of snow above 8000 feet and a touch of rain below that elevation. ALSO, there could a thunderstorm or two.
There have been no reported avalanches.
