Weather Forecast for Duck Creek

AVASLC * WHAT...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to rapidly increase avalanche danger across northern and central Utah beginning tomorrow morning and continuing through the week. Forecasters at the Utah Avalanche Center expect dangerous and complex avalanche conditions to develop on many slopes, with natural and human-triggered avalanches likely. * WHERE...For the mountains of Northern, Central, and Southwestern Utah as well as Southeastern Idaho, including...the Wasatch Range...Bear River Range...Western Uinta Mountains...Wasatch Plateau...Tushars. * WHEN...The Watch will be in effect 6AM Monday through 6AM Tuesday, though increased avalanche danger is expected to continue through the week. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...What to do...Avoid traveling on or underneath steep terrain at mid and upper elevations in the backcountry. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment, including a transceiver, shovel, and probe. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard.

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Utah. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches with locally higher accumulations up to 2 to 3 feet near Brian Head and in the Tushar Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph through Monday night. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all mountain routes. Traction restrictions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow is expected Monday night, with snowfall continuing into Tuesday afternoon. A brief lull is expected Tuesday afternoon before ramping up again Tuesday evening. Another round of heavy snow is expected Wednesday. Very strong winds, peaking Monday evening, will persist through at least Wednesday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 and 18 inches across much of the southern mountains with 1 to 3 feet near Brian Head and the Tushar and Pine Valley ranges. Locally up 42 inches near Brian Head. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph through early Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all mountain routes. Traction restrictions are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two winter storms will impact the southern mountains through Thursday morning. The first storm will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow tonight into early Tuesday morning. The second, stronger storm will bring another round of moderate to heavy snow Wednesday into early Thursday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Southwest Utah. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.