Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains
Friday, December 20, 2013
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry due to heavy snowfall yesterday on widespread preexisting very weak faceted snow and increasing drifting today. There is a Level 3 or CONSIDERABLE danger on mid and upper elevation slopes. Natural avalanches are possible and triggered avalanches likely in drifted terrain and in areas with significant fresh accumulations. You could trigger avalanches remotely, from a distance or below. Avoid and stay out from under steep drifted slopes and obvious or historic avalanche paths. Very shallow and rocky early season snow conditions still exist across the Logan Zone. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding, and conservative decision making will be essential for safe travel in the backcountry this weekend.