The Tony Grove Snotel reports 8 or 9 inches of accumulation from Sunday's, with a bit over an inch of water equivalent. There is now 14 inches of total snow at the site. Southwinds are averaging in the 25 mph range at the 9700' CSI Logan Peak weather station where it is 28 degrees this morning.
Even with the fresh snow from yesterday and overnight, you'll find very shallow early season snow cover in the Logan Zone. Recreation options are limited to a few north facing upper elevation slopes with smooth underlying ground. Keep the speed down and watch for shallowly buried rocks and stumps. It's still way too shallow for riding sleds in the backcountry without damaging equipment or the resource. Be sure to check your batteries in your transceiver and the working condition of your rescue equipment, practice rescue scenarios with your partners, and always follow safe travel protocols... Remember that the Tony Grove Road is not maintained for winter travel and is likely to present winter driving challenges... Be sure you are prepared with shovels and other emergency supplies.
With very shallow early season snow, no avalanches have been reported yet in the Logan Area......