Logan Avalanche Advisory

Forecaster: Toby Weed

BOTTOM LINE

Danger by aspect and elevation on slopes approaching 35° or steeper.
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The danger level remains Level 1 (or LOW) on most slopes in the backcountry around Logan. Although avalanches are generally unlikely, some danger may exist, and we'll need to watch primarily for shallow wind slab avalanches on steep upper elevation slopes with recent deposits of drifted snow.....


CURRENT CONDITIONS

Upper elevations slopes in the Logan Area picked up a few inches of fresh snow from Monday's storm, but it doesn't look like the big dump we'd hoped for.... You'll have to visit the mountains to our south if you want to play in any deep powder today.... Locally, you'll need to keep the speed in check and watch for shallowly buried rocks. Last week's warm temperatures and sunshine melted off many sunny slopes, but the remaining upper elevation snow is still dense enough to keep you up off the rocks in shady areas with smooth underlying ground...

Keep in mind that the Tony Grove Road is not maintained for wheeled vehicles in the winter. Expect patches of ice, deepening snow, and deteriorating driving conditions.


RECENT ACTIVITY

No recent avalanche activity has been observed in the Logan Area, and the shallow underlying snowpack at upper elevations is fairly dense and supportable... However, I noticed faceting near the surface on north facing slopes last week, and you might find slopes with shallow slab layer developing that may not bond well to sugary snow below.

Its a good idea to practice with your rescue equipment in the early season.... Shallow, simple problems in the early season snow are recommended.


THREAT #1

WHERE PROBABILITY SIZE TREND
      Over the next 24 hours.

We might find some fresh wind slabs in upper elevation terrain exposed to wind drifting... I'd expect these to be shallow and fairly manageable today, but you should certainly watch out for and avoid steep drifted slopes with trees or other terrain traps below.....


MOUNTAIN WEATHER

Snowfall has diminished to showers this morning, and we shouldn't expect much in the way of additional accumulation today...

The next storm will affect the region late tonight and tomorrow, and a few more inches of accumulation are possible in the mountains...


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Don't miss our annual Pray for Snow party and fundraiser, Wednesday December 1st at the Italian Place.

We're offering a free avalanche awareness/ Know Before You Go Talk on Thursday, November 18, 7:00 pm, at the Logan Ranger District Offices, 1500 E. Hwy 89

Send us your avalanche and snow observations. You can also call me at 435-757-7578, or email to uac@utahavalanchecenter.org

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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.


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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