Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains
Saturday morning, March 9, 2013
Heightened avalanche conditions exist in places, and there's a MODERATE (or level 2) danger in the backcountry. Recently added weight from drifting snow or warming might reactivate dormant weak layers consisting of sugary faceted snow, and dangerous persistent slab avalanches are possible in outlying terrain with poor snow structure. Drifting occurred overnight and north winds are increasing this morning, so you could trigger wind slab avalanches or cornice falls in drifted upper elevation terrain. Warmth and perhaps a bit of sun will again soften the saturated lower elevation snow and increase the danger of wet avalanches. Evaluate the snow and terrain carefully, and avoid drifted areas and slopes with saturated snow.