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Utah Avalanche Center

The nonprofit avalanche-forecast center that issues a daily winter advisory for a dedicated Provo Area Mountains zone — the Timpanogos, American Fork, and Provo-area peaks — and runs free Know Before You Go awareness talks and on-snow classes.

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Provo Area Mountains Avalanche Forecast

Utah Avalanche Center

Daily in winter · avalanche advisory for the Provo-area mountains

Provo Area Mountains zone (Timpanogos / American Fork / Provo peaks)

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The UAC issues a daily winter avalanche advisory for a dedicated Provo Area Mountains zone — essential reading before any backcountry day on Timpanogos or in American Fork Canyon.

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Know Before You Go Awareness Talks

Utah Avalanche Center

Several times a week in winter · free 1-hour avalanche awareness talks

Rotating Utah venues (see UAC classes page)

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeWinter

Free one-hour beginner awareness talks held many times a week around the state in winter, plus paid on-snow classes. Dates and locations rotate — check the classes page for a Utah County session.