Temperatures yesterday kept the snow cold, and you'll find very good powder riding conditions in upper and mid-elevation terrain. South-facing slopes may have a zipper crust from the past few days' sun. Low-elevation steep slopes are still quite scratchy and hard to travel on as very shallow snow covers the melt-freeze crust from last week. Even with LOW avalanche danger, triggering an avalanche is still possible in isolated areas. It's important to travel one person at a time through avalanche terrain, remain vigilant for any signs of danger, pay attention to changing weather conditions, and ensure everyone has a beacon, shovel, and probe. Despite the low danger, it's crucial to prioritize safety and preparedness when you head into the mountains.
The wind is blowing from the southwest this morning at around 17 mph at 9500' on Paris Peak, and it's 15° F. The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400' reports 22° F and 80 inches of total snow, containing 114% of average SWE (Snow Water Equivalent). It's 22° F at the 8750' Card Canyon weather station, and the site has 65" of total snow.
Today, there is a slight chance of snow between 8am and 11am then it'll be partly sunny, with a high near 31 at 8500'. Winds will blow from the southwest at 10 to 14 mph. Winds pick up tomorrow ahead of an incoming storm slated for Wednesday evening through Friday morning. The Logan area mountains could receive over a foot or more of snow at upper elevations.
Wind slab avalanche triggered by a snowmobiler on Saturday on the northeast side of Bloomington Peak. (pc:Argyle)
