Advisory: Logan Area Mountains | Issued by Toby Weed for November 26, 2012 - 6:56am |
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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 today, and avalanches are generally unlikely in the backcountry. Exceptions exist on steep drifted slopes at upper elevations, where shallow fresh wind slabs are possible, and on steep slopes where the surface snow is loose and sugary. Although rather unlikely, triggered avalanches are possible in some steep 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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special announcement
Come join the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center in Logan for the 9th Annual Pray for Snow Party and Fundraiser on Thursday November 29 at 6:30pm at The Italian Place in downtown Logan. The evening will feature a silent auction, raffle, light fare, a slide show by Toby Weed and music by The Mother Folkers. Suggested donation of $25. For more info call 435.757.2794. |
current conditions The Tony Grove Snotel reports 15 inches of total snow, with two inches of accumulation from yesterday, and it's 18 degrees at 8400' . A couple inches of fresh snow did well to refresh the surface, and you'll find nice shallow powder conditions above around 8000' on smooth slopes where there is enough snow. The Tony Grove Road is not maintained for winter travel and is very slick and icy on shady sections.. Be sure you are prepared with shovels and other emergency supplies if you attempt the drive. It is still quite possible to drive up to the parking lot at the lake, and this is where most people are parking. It's still a bit shallow for me to ride my sled in the backcountry, but a few folks have been able to get out to test their rides... Several riders made it out onto Cornice Ridge over the weekend, with no avalanches but some equipment damage noted...
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recent activity No avalanches have been reported in the Logan Area...... |
type | aspect/elevation | characteristics |
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Above 8,500 ft.
7,000-8,500 ft.
5,000-7,000 ft.
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description
Potential for triggering fresh wind slabs exists in some isolated and exposed upper elevation north and east facing terrain... Some of these slabs may be sensitive to your weight and run on very steep slopes. Loose snow sluffs are also becoming more possible in steep terrain,. |
weather High pressure will strengthen and continue through midweek, with mild daytime temperatures in the mountains and a fair amount of sunshine expected. A pattern shift looks to be in the works for later in the week as a mild and potentially moist southwest flow develops across the region.
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general annoucements Check out our new video showcasing last year's (2011-2012) documented backcountry avalanche activity.... https://vimeo.com/52907979 Donate to your favorite non-profit –The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center. The UAC depends on contributions from users like you to support our work. Remember your information can save lives. If you see anything we should know about, please participate in the creation of our own community avalanche advisory by submitting snow and avalanche conditions. You can also call us at 801-524-5304 or email by clicking HERE. In the Logan Area you can contact Toby Weed directly at 435-757-7578. |