Same Same, Keep the Stoke High

TL;DR:

In the meantime, more sun and cooler temperatures, and some precipitation may be headed our way early next week. 

Nowcast:

We see more sun and cool temperatures after another beautiful weekend in the mountains. At mountain bases, temperatures are in the mid-teens and dip down to as cold as six degrees at the mountain tops. Winds are calm out of the north and there are some scattered clouds. 

Alta Ski Resort

Short term:

Over the next couple of days, we are going to see much of the same as we sit on the edge of what is known as an omega block. This is when the large-scale flow pattern creates a less progressive area of high pressure. As seen below, you can gather where the name omega block comes from. 

University of Utah Dept. Atmospheric Science

Temperatures will remain cool; winds calm and the skies relatively clear.

Long term:

Despite where we find ourselves there is still some precipitation in the works, It’s looking like sometime early next week we may see a surge of moisture brought inland and some precipitation with it. As it is still far out we can’t say the strength of this system just yet but it’s better than nothing. Keep wearing your socks inside out, putting a spoon under your pillow, and praying to the snow gods. We have had an excellent start to the season so let’s keep the stoke high and hopefully it will translate to some more excellent storms!

As usual, if you plan to travel in the backcountry make sure you have the proper equipment and know before you go. Check in with our friends over at the UAC for all things avalanche and the whole avalanche forecast.