Avalanche Advisory
| Advisory: Logan Area Mountains | Issued by Toby Weed for November 16, 2012 - 7:16am |
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Above 8,500 ft.
7,000-8,500 ft.
5,000-7,000 ft.
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bottom line There is a LOW danger in the backcountry, and avalanches are generally unlikely. You still might trigger shallow persistent slabs or wind slabs on steep north facing slopes in exposed upper elevation terrain. Continue to use safe travel protocols, check your avalanche rescue equipment, and find the time to practice avalanche rescue scenarios with your partners....
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current conditions The Tony Grove Snotel reports a couple more inches overnight, and there is 9 inches of total snow at the site. South winds are cranking out 30 mph averages at the CSI Logan Peak weather station at 9700' where it is already a balmy 33 degrees. You'll find very shallow early season snow cover in the Logan Zone, with shallow settled powder conditions limited to a few north 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 or persistent slabs exist in exposed terrain... These slabs may be sensitive to your weight on very steep slopes, and in some isolated cases could fail on weak underlying October snow near the ground. |
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weather Expect a breezy, cloudy, and warm day in the backcountry, with a chance for a little more snow. A southwest flow aloft will keep temperatures mild in the mountains today. You'll find a 15 mph southwest wind on the ridge tops, and a bit of snow is possible this afternoon. A stronger wave of storminess will sweep through the area late tomorrow through Sunday, bringing a better chance for a few inches of accumulation. An unsettled weather pattern will continue through much of next week, bringing periods of cloudiness and some snow showers, and at least preventing the smoggy valley inversions from setting up.... |
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