The Tony Grove Snotel reports 15 inches of total snow, with 3.2 inches of water equivalent, and it's 31 degrees at the 8400' site. The 9700' CSI Logan Peak weather station reports west winds averaging in the mid teens and already 29 degrees this morning. Last weekend's dense snow did wonders for covering up the rocks, and we've been finding very nice and smooth shallow powder conditions above around 8000' where there is enough snow. Even with the dense snow from the weekend, you'll find generally very shallow early season snow cover in the Logan Zone. Recreation options are still limited to a few north facing upper elevation slopes with smooth underlying ground. It's still way too shallow for riding sleds in most areas without damaging equipment or the natural resource, but a few folks have been able to get out to test the tune-up on upper elevation roads and smooth meadows.

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 slick and icy on shady sections.. Be sure you are prepared with shovels and other emergency supplies.