The work week has proven spectacular with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. "Anything season" is here, meaning that you can do pretty much any type of recreation you desire, sometimes on the same day. The lower-elevation trails have dried out now in many areas and are quite passable for hikers and bikers. Meanwhile, we still have a deep snowpack at upper elevations.
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| Today's sunrise from the Avenues foothills. |
We will, however, be transitioning from the dry spring pattern we've experienced the last few days to a pattern that will bring the occasional mild spring storm system to northern Utah. This transition won't necessarily be abrupt as a couple of weak systems move through Friday and Saturday. After that, there's a series of troughs that move through. It's not easy for me to summarize my expectations for the timing and strength of these storms as there's a good deal of variability in the Utah snow ensemble. Just look at the spread at the end of the 10-day period.
The best way to summarize this is perhaps simply to say changeable, with the occasional mountain snowstorm interspersed with breaks. It's a time for adaptation to what Mother Nature brings rather than having strong expectations for what's to come. Fortunately, spring in northern Utah means a plethora of options.
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