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Forecast for the Provo Area Mountains

Nikki Champion
Issued by Nikki Champion on
Sunday morning, April 13, 2025
The snowpack is generally stable, and avalanche danger is LOW this morning with Normal Caution advised. The main concern is wet loose avalanches on steep, sun-exposed slopes this afternoon as skies clear and temperatures rise. Avalanche danger may increase to MODERATE on east, south, and west facing aspects during peak heating. If you’re seeing rollerballs or the snow’s getting wet and unsupportable, it’s time to move off those slopes.
  • Cornices may be unstable and could collapse, potentially triggering slides on slopes below.
  • Roof avalanches remain a hazard. Keep people and pets clear of steep, snow-loaded roofs.
Low avalanche danger does not mean "no avalanche danger". Stay flexible and be ready to adjust your plans as conditions change.
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Our regular daily avalanche forecasts will end today Sunday, April 13. After that, we will issue updates when necessary and publish public observations until May 1.
Weather and Snow
This morning, there are a few clouds in the sky, and for the first time in several days, mountain temperatures have dropped near freezing, but not below freezing for most of the Provo area mountains. Temperatures are sitting in the mid-30s to low 40s. Westerly winds are gusting up to 40 mph along some upper-elevation ridgelines, with the highest peaks seeing gusts near 50 mph.
Today, expect partly cloudy skies this morning, with a chance for some light snowfall that should clear out by the afternoon. Highs will climb into the mid-40s. Winds will shift from the northwest and remain elevated—averaging 10–20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph near upper-elevation ridgelines and 35 mph on the highest peaks.
Looking ahead, high pressure will build in, bringing a warming trend through the first half of the week. Then, expect a return to cooler, more unsettled weather by the latter half.
Recent Avalanches
No new avalanches were reported in the Provo area backcountry.
See the recent avalanche list HERE.
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The snowpack is generally stable, and both natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. Normal Caution applies when conditions are broadly safe and no specific avalanche problem dominates.
That said, "Normal Caution" does not mean green-light conditions. Keep assessing the snow and weather as you travel—terrain choice still matters, especially in isolated areas where you might encounter:
  • Wet Snow: Wet avalanches become more likely with direct sun and warming temperatures. Look for signs like pinwheels and rollerballs. Bottom line: Get out early and get home early. If the snow becomes wet, unsupportable, or unstable, avoid being on or beneath steep, sun-exposed slopes.
  • Cornices and Roof Avalanches: These remain a real hazard today. Give them a wide berth—whether you're above, below, or adjacent to them.
  • Slide-for-life Conditions: Cooler temperatures this morning are causing previously damp surfaces to refreeze into hard, slick crusts. Self-arrest may be nearly impossible in these conditions. If you're traveling on steep, firm slopes, make sure your gear is sharp and your self-arrest skills are dialed.
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
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