Avalanche Advisory
| Advisory: Logan Area Mountains | Issued by Toby Weed for November 14, 2012 - 7:17am |
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Above 8,500 ft.
7,000-8,500 ft.
5,000-7,000 ft.
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bottom line The backcountry avalanche danger is MODERATE today, and you could trigger soft wind slab avalanches on isolated steep upper elevation slopes with preexisting snow. Evaluate the snow and terrain carefully on steep drifted slopes, especially those facing the northern half of the compass.
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current conditions The Tony Grove Snotel reports a couple inches of accumulation overnight, and the CSI Logan Peak weather station reports increasing winds from the southwest, with recent hourly average windspeeds in the upper twenties. You'll find very shallow early season snow cover in the Logan Zone, with shallow settled powder conditions limited to some northerly facing upper elevation slopes with smooth underlying ground. Keep the speed down and watch for shallowly buried rocks and stumps. It's still far too shallow for riding sleds in the backcountry. Be sure to check your batteries and the working condition of your rescue equipment, practice rescue scenarios with your partners, and always follow safe travel protocols.... Remember that upper elevation Forest roads including the Tony Grove Road are not maintained for winter travel and are likely to present winter driving challenges... Be sure you are prepared with shovels and other emergency supplies. |
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recent activity With very shallow early season snow, no avalanches have been reported yet in the Logan Area...... |
Avalanche Problem 1over the next 24 hours
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Above 8,500 ft.
7,000-8,500 ft.
5,000-7,000 ft.
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description
.Shallow wind slabs exist in exposed terrain... These slabs may be sensitive to your weight and in some isolated cases could fail on weak underlying snow from October. |
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weather Snow showers should wind down throughout today. A dirty high pressure system will move in and temperatures will gradually rise through tomorrow. A weak system will affect the zone on Friday and Saturday with an inch or two of accumulation possible. A stronger system is possible early next week. |
| general annoucements Check out our new video showcasing last year's (2011-2012) documented backcountry avalanche activity.... https://vimeo.com/52907979 Come join us for our annual "Pray for Snow" fundraiser dinner and party November 29 at The Italian Place! In addition to live music and entertainment we have lots of donated items to raffle off including OR outerwear, Marker A/T bindings and a Voile Splitboard!
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