NORTHERN UTAH, Dec. 27, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — The avalanche danger in parts of northern Utah is high on Monday, according to the Utah Avalanche Center.
“The avalanche danger is HIGH on mid- and upper-elevation aspects facing west through north and east, where strong winds and recent snowfall have created dangerous avalanche conditions,” the UAC statement says.
“Both natural and human-triggered avalanches are likely. Traveling in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended.
“There is a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger on mid and upper elevation aspects facing southwest, south and southeast. Low elevations have a MODERATE avalanche danger.”
The statement says the avalanche warning has been issued for areas including the Wasatch Mountain Range, Bear River Range, Uinta Mountains and the Manti-Skyline area.
“Heavy, dense snowfall and strong winds have created dangerous avalanche conditions. Both human-triggered and natural are likely. Stay off of and out from under area slopes steeper than 30 degrees.”
