Don't miss the 12th annual Utah Avalanche Center in Logan's "Pray for Snow" party and fundraiser, the evening of December 3, again at the Italian Place in Downtown Logan.. For info and tickets go ............HERE
Heavy snow and strong, sustained westerly winds yesterday and overnight have created dangerous avalanche conditions at upper elevations. The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400' reports 11" of new snow containing 2.4" of water equivalent in the last 24 hours and the CSI Logan Peak weather station at 9700' reports sustained southwest winds overnight, averaging in the mid twenties with a 43 mph gust early this morning. Temperatures are now dropping and the winds are veering from the northwest after the frontal passage early this morning. An observer reports triggering numerous audible collapses late yesterday afternoon in the Tony Grove Area indicating unstable snow.
Moisture filled storm clouds passing over the Wellsville Range yesterday. A welcome sight after a particularly dry early season.
Words of warning: Very shallow, early season conditions exist, and you are still likely to hit rocks or woody debris in most areas. The Tony Grove Road is not maintained in the winter for wheeled vehicles, and road conditions are icy, snowy, drifted-in and treacherous, so come prepared. The Tony Grove Area is a shared use area and very popular in the early season, so please watch your speed, use patience, and be respectful of other users.
It's time to dust off and check the condition of your avalanche rescue equipment. Review and practice Companion Avalanche Rescue with our video..........HERE****