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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Paige Pagnucco
Issued by Paige Pagnucco on
Sunday morning, April 13, 2025
Overnight freezing temperatures and a cool northerly breeze are locking up the soggy snow, the snowpack is generally stable, and the avalanche danger is LOW today.
Normal caution is advised: Low danger does not mean no danger - continue to keep your "avalanche eyes" open and look for any signs of snow instability. Evaluate snow and weather conditions as you travel.
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Weather and Snow
Overnight freezing temperatures and a cool breeze blowing from the northwest have started to solidify the snowpack. You may find good corn snow conditions today, but you may also find punchy snow in places with a more superficial refreeze. In any case, the cooler temperatures have decreased the avalanche danger. See Normal Caution below for things to keep in mind today. The snow has completely melted off most low-elevation slopes in the Logan zone (below about 7000 feet). The little that remains in north-facing terrain is very shallow and patchy.
The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400 feet reports 28° F this morning, with 78 inches of total snow. It's 23° F at the Card Canyon weather station at 8800 feet, with 57 inches of total snow. At 9700 feet at CSI's Logan Peak Wx station, winds are blowing from the west at 20 to 30 mph, and it's 27° F. The winds on Paris Peak at 9500 feet are blowing 18 to 23 mph from the west-southwest, and it's 20° F.
Mountain weather forecast from our partners at the National Weather Service:
Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph. Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, becoming west-southwest in the evening.
For more information, visit the UAC weather page here: Weather - Utah Avalanche Center
For Logan-specific weather, go here: Logan Mountain Weather - Utah Avalanche Center
Recent Avalanches
No avalanches were reported recently in the Logan Zone.
Read about all avalanches and observations HERE.
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There are a few things to keep in mind if you travel in the backcountry today:
  • Wet snow - The colder temperatures and cool breeze should help keep wet avalanche activity at bay but, it is mid-April and the sun is strong. If you start sinking into saturated snow above your ankles, it is time to move to a cooler aspect or elevation or to lower-angle terrain. Fresh pinwheels and rollerballs are sure signs of instability.
  • Cornice fall - Avoid being on or underneath overhanging cornices, as they can break back much further than expected and could trigger avalanches on slopes below. The warm temperatures make them more fragile.
  • Travel - Continue to practice safe travel protocols by only exposing one person at a time to avalanche risk. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue gear.
  • Situational awareness - Be aware of consequential terrain and fixed mountain hazards, such as trees, cliffs, and terrain traps.
  • Timing - In the springtime, the general rule of thumb is to start your day early and end early before temperatures get too warm and the snow becomes too wet.
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This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions, and local variations always occur.
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