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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
613 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024

...THE FOREST SERVICE UTAH AVALANCHE CENTER HAS CONTINUED A 
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST
SATURDAY TO 6 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...The Avalanche Watch is for rising avalanche danger, with
  very dangerous conditions continuing through the weekend and
  into next week. Heavy snowfall and drifting by strong winds will
  elevate backcountry avalanche danger over the next several days.
  Very dangerous conditions and HIGH avalanche danger exist in
  many areas. 

* WHERE...The Avalanche Watch continues for the western Uinta
  Mountains.

* WHEN...In effect from 6 AM MST this morning through 6 AM MST 
  Sunday

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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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