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AVWSLC

* WHAT...The avalanche danger is HIGH in the backcountry today;
very dangerous avalanche conditions exist, with both natural and
human-triggered avalanches likely.

* WHERE...For the mountains of Northern Utah and Southeast Idaho,
including the Wasatch and Bear River mountain ranges.

* WHEN...In effect from 6 AM MST this morning (February 25) to 6
AM MST Thursday (February 26).

* IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with wind has overloaded
slopes with poor snow structure and created widespread areas of
unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural avalanches are
likely. People should avoid travel in avalanche terrain and stay
clear of avalanche runouts. Stay off and out from under slopes
steeper than 30 degrees.

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