CURRENT CONDITIONS |
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This week's warm temperatures and sunshine are melting off sunny slopes, but the remaining upper elevation snow is dense enough to keep you up off the rocks in shady areas with smooth underlying ground...
Most of the snow has melted off the Tony Grove Road, but keep in mind that the road is not maintained for wheeled vehicles in the winter. Expect patches of ice, and rapidly deteriorating conditions are likely with the incoming storm.... |
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RECENT ACTIVITY |
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No recent avalanche activity has been observed in the Logan Area, and the shallow snowpack at upper elevations is fairly dense and supportable... I have noticed deterioration or faceting in the surface snow on shady slopes, and with snow and stormy conditions now in the forecast, avalanche danger will likely become an issue soon...
Its a good idea to practice with your rescue equipment in the preseason..... One fun way to practice is by combining simple beacon searches with the seasonal chore of raking the lawn... |
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MOUNTAIN WEATHER |
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Expect a somewhat weak system to impact the region over the weekend, with a more productive pattern developing early next week.. |
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. |
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The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, Utah Division of Emergency Management, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority and the friends of the La Sal Avalanche Center. See our Sponsors Page for a complete list. |
