Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains
Saturday, December 15, 2012
There is a MODERATE danger in the backcountry, and you could trigger wind slab avalanches on drifted upper elevation elevation slopes. There are also localized areas with poor snow structure and the potential for larger, more dangerous triggered persistent slab avalanches up to around 2 feet deep. Evaluate the snow and terrain carefully , and make conservative decisions regarding your route selection, especially in drifted terrain at upper elevations. The snow is fairly stable and the danger is generally LOW in sheltered terrain, below around 8000' in elevation, and on slopes less steep than about 35 degrees.. Expect a rising danger in the backcountry, with intensifying snowfall and strengthening west wind tomorrow....