Avalanche Watch issued December 27 at 5:51AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

AVASLC

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

* WHERE…The Avalanche Watch is for the mountains of northern and
central Utah including the western Uinta Mountains, the Wasatch
Plateau and the Manti La Sal Skyline.

* WHEN…Through 6 AM MST Saturday

* 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.

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