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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
147 AM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

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Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Including the following locations - Mirror Lake Highway, Indian
Canyon, Scofield, Alta, Logan Summit, Mantua, Moon Lake, and
Brighton
147 AM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow totals from multiple consecutive storms over
  several days. See Additional Details for specifics.

* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and
  Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. Traction law
  restrictions may be enacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas favored by moist northwest flow such as
  the Upper Cottonwoods, Ben Lomond Peak vicinity, and the Bear
  River Mountains have a 70-90% chance of exceeding 18 inches over a
  multi-day period between Thursday and Saturday, with a 20-30%
  chance of exceeding 30 inches. The highest chances are farther
  north in the Bear River Mountains. The snow will be denser than
  normal, with warming temperatures and snow levels rising through
  the weekend. There is further possibility of an additional storm
  Sunday into Monday which would bring a return to colder
  temperatures and shift the threat of snow southward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions
from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Backcountry Avalanche Watch
Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center Salt Lake City UT
Relayed by National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
552 AM MST Thu Dec 26 2024

...THE FOREST SERVICE UTAH AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED A
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6AM MST
THURSDAY TO 6AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall and drifting snow from strong winds will
  elevate backcountry avalanche danger over the next several
  days. Very dangerous conditions and HIGH avalanche danger are
  expected to develop in many areas.

* WHERE...The Wasatch Range, the Bear River Range, the Western
  Uinta Mountains and the Wasatch Plateau.

* WHEN...From 6AM MST Thursday to 6AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to
  develop on many slopes. Avalanches can be triggered on slopes
  steeper than 30 degrees. They may also be triggered remotely
  (from a distance) or from below.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid traveling on or underneath steep
  terrain at mid and upper elevations in the backcountry. Carry
  and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer
  riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no
  overhead hazard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Watch does not apply to ski areas where avalanche hazard
reduction measures are performed.

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