Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains
Issued by Toby Weed on
Monday morning, November 25, 2019
Monday morning, November 25, 2019
Today's snowstorm will cause rising avalanche danger, and heightened conditions will probably develop on some slopes later this afternoon. Human triggered avalanches will become possible in steep backcountry terrain, especially on north facing upper elevation slopes.
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Weather and Snow
It's snowing in the Logan Zone this morning, and we expect several inches of snow to fall on upper elevation slopes today. This morning I'm reading 11 inches of total snow at the Tony Grove Lake Snotel (8400') and 16 inches at USU Doc Daniel Snotel (8300'). It's 20 °F at the CSI Logan Peak weather station and west winds are blowing 15 mph, with a 31 mph gust.
- Hitting rocks and stumps is a real danger. Don't end your season before it starts with an injury from hitting one of these obstacles.
- Avalanches are a real possibility, so be prepared with rescue gear and a partner.
- The Tony Grove Road is not maintained for wheeled vehicles in the winter, and it is snowpacked, narrow, and icy in places.
- Hikers, cross country skiers, snow bikers, dogs, sleds, and 4x4s share the road this time of year, so be nice and keep your speed down around others.
Avalanche Problem #1
Wind Drifted Snow
Type
Location
Likelihood
Size
Description
Small avalanches consisting of wind drifted new snow will become possible today on steep north facing slopes above about 8000' in elevation.
Avalanche Problem #2
New Snow
Type
Location
Likelihood
Size
Description
Loose avalanches and shallow soft slabs consisting of new snow may become possible as the new snow accumulates on slopes with preexisting weak surface snow, like this feathery surface hoar we found near Tony Grove Lake yesterday.
Additional Information
- The First Annual Avalanche Awareness Week is December 2-7 We have a week full of fun and educational events planned. Check out the schedule HERE
- As part of your early season tune-up, consider taking an avalanche class. We have lots of avalanche education classes listed already, from Know Before You Go to Companion Rescue to our Backcountry 101. Click on the Education menu on our webpage for a full list of classes from the UAC and other providers. Check out the Know Before You Go eLearning program for free, online, avalanche classes.....HERE