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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Toby Weed
Issued by Toby Weed on
Monday morning, November 26, 2018
There are areas with CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger on upper elevation slopes facing northwest through northeast. Dangerous human triggered avalanches 1 to 2 feet deep are possible in upper elevation pockets and on smooth slopes where weak preexisting snow has been overloaded by the Thanksgiving storm. Evaluate snow carefully, be cautious, and make conservative decisions in the backcountry today.
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Weather and Snow
This morning the Tony Grove Snotel at 8400' reports 18º F and 24"of total snow containing 89% of average Snow Water Equivalent. The station picked up well over 2 feet of new snow with the Thanksgiving Storm and 3.2" SWE. It's 21º F at the 9700' CSI Logan Peak weather station and a west-northwest wind is blowing around 20 mph.
Expect clear skies and fair weather today under a building high pressure system. High temperatures in the mountains are expected around 32ºF with light to moderate westerly winds. Tonight, lows around 19ºF winds veering from the southwest and gradually increasing. Snow is possible tomorrow, highs around 38ºF and southwest winds increasing further. A series of weak weather disturbances will move quickly through the area midweek, followed by a stronger system late in the week.
Recent Avalanches
No avalanches have yet been reported in the Logan Zone.
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Avalanche Problem #1
Persistent Weak Layer
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You could trigger dangerous 1 to 2 feet deep persistent slab avalanches in shady upper elevation terrain today.
  • Very weak faceted snow exists under the Thanksgiving storm snow on shady upper and mid elevation slopes.
  • The weak snow was fairly shallow in the Logan Zone, so resulting slab avalanches will likely be in pockets between rocky anchors and terrain features.
The shallow snow under the fresh powder on north facing slopes at upper elevations is plagued by loose, sugary faceted snow.
General Announcements
The Tony Grove Road is open but not maintained for winter travel of wheeled vehicles. The road is likely to be sketchy again today, especially up high. The road is shared use with vehicles, sleds, pedestrians and dogs, so please use caution, keep your speed down and be nice.
Snow is starting to pile up on the slopes of Beaver Mountain, and managers are glad to allow uphill traffic. You can avoid the Tony Grove Road challenge, find generally safe conditions in lower angled terrain, and help pack out the ski hill. Remember, before it opens Beaver Mountain is the backcountry.
Join the UAC for the 2nd Annual Ogden Backcountry Bash at The Front Climbing Gym in Ogden. Beer, pizza, silent auction, prizes, and climbing! November 29 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Front Climbing Club, 225 20th street, Ogden UT 84401
Utah State University Outdoors Program is hosting a Know Before You Go avalanche awareness clinic on Wednesday November 28th at 7pm at the OP Rental Shop. The event is FREE and open to the public.
Now is a great time to practice companion rescue techniques with your backcountry partners.
Remember your information can save lives.
  • If you see anything we should know about, please help us out by submitting snow and avalanche observations. HERE
  • You can call us at 801-524-5304, email by clicking HERE, or include #utavy in your Instagram.
This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
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