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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Toby Weed
Issued by Toby Weed on
Thursday morning, April 3, 2025
The snow is stable on most slopes, and the avalanche danger is LOW. Even so, small avalanches of wind-drifted snow and cornice falls are possible on upper-elevation slopes steeper than 30 degrees. In sunny terrain, the strong April sun will elevate the danger of shallow, loose wet avalanches entraining saturated surface snow.
Use normal caution; continue to follow safe travel protocols by exposing only one person at a time to avalanche risk. Avoid cornices, steep drifted slopes, and steep slopes with saturated surface snow above trees or other terrain traps.
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Weather and Snow
Yesterday, we found excellent powder conditions in the Franklin Basin area, with new snow depth increasing significantly with elevation. Thanks to cool temperatures and clouds, the snow stayed nice on northerly-facing slopes, even in the late afternoon. We found the best conditions on lower-angled slopes with smooth underlying snow. We found good snow stability. The overall danger in the backcountry is LOW, but that doesn't mean avalanches can't happen. Avalanches of wind-drifted snow and cornice falls are possible on steep slopes at upper elevations. Mostly sunny skies are expected, and the high-angled April sun will elevate the danger of shallow, wet avalanches on sunny slopes.
Most low-elevation terrain below about 7000 feet in the Logan Zone is completely melted off or has very shallow, spotty coverage.
The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400 feet reports 20° F, with 98 inches of total snow. It's 14° F at the Card Canyon weather station at 8800 feet, and there is 74 inches of total snow.
At 9700 feet at CSI's Logan Peak Wx station, winds are blowing from the east-northeast 17 to 22 mph, and it's 14° F. The winds on Paris Peak at 9500 feet are blowing from the northeast 4 to 6 mph, and it's 12° F.
There's a chance of snow showers and it will be mostly sunny today, with a high temperature at 9000 feet near 33° F. Winds will blow from the east 6 to 11 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low of around 18° F. Winds from the north-northwest will blow 7 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow, there's a 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 35° F. Winds will be from the north 7 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Very nice, sunny, and fair weather is expected for the coming weekend...
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
We observed numerous natural loose avalanches of new snow Tuesday in the Tony Grove Area. We did not see any wind slab avalanches, and we stayed away from drifted slopes.
Read about all avalanches and observations HERE.
Natural loose dry avalanches, or sluffs, were widespread on steep slopes in the Tony Grove Area on Tuesday.
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  • Human-triggered avalanches of stiffer wind-drifted storm snow are possible on steep slopes near ridgelines and in and around terrain features like cliff bands, gully walls, and sub-ridges. Cracking is a sure sign of instability.
  • Avoid being on or underneath overhanging cornices, as they can break back much further than expected and could trigger avalanches on slopes below.
  • Shallow wet avalanches entraining this week's new snow are possible on steep sunny slopes if the sun pokes out even for a short period. Pay attention to potential terrain traps below you, like trees, cliffs, or gullies, that a small avalanche might carry you into. Avoid being under steep slopes with saturated surface snow.
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