Advisory: Logan Area Mountains | Issued by Toby Weed for April 15, 2013 - 7:52am |
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Above 8,500 ft.
7,000-8,500 ft.
5,000-7,000 ft.
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bottom line We're done for the season and no danger ratings are available, but you should check the Salt Lake Area Advisory for intermittent spring weather and avalanche conditions updates.. Thanks for your interest in local avalanche conditions, and your support....
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special announcement
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current conditions
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recent activity Here is the preliminary report on Thursday's tragic and fatal avalanche accident in Big Cottonwood Canyon in the salt Lake Area Mountains, which killed friend and fellow avalanche forecaster, Craig Patterson. The deadly wind slab avalanche wasn't all that big, but it took him down for a very nasty ride in steep terrain. ......... Here No significant new avalanches were reported recently in the Logan Area....., Here's a picture of this season's contender for scariest avalanche in the Logan Area....... February 3, 2013, South Tony Grove Lake Area Here's a link to our season's Avalanche List.
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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
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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
Wet and heat related avalanches will continue to be of concern when temperatures rise with high sun angles initially after fresh snow, and again at upper elevations during periods with prolonged warm temperatures and poor overnight freezes..... As usual, it's a good idea in the spring to ride early and leave steep terrain before temperatures warm up and the snow becomes soft and saturated. |
weather Check out the Logan Mountain Weather page...
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general annoucements For a printer friendly version of this advisory click HERE A memorial service to celebrate the life of Craig Patterson will take place Thursday, April 18th at 10am at the Albion Grill, Alta. Photos of Craig are welcome. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please contribute to the Craig Patterson Memorial Fund at any Key Bank. Or checks can be sent to the Craig Patterson Memorial Fund 520 Crestview Dr Park City, UT 84098. (http://
iPhone & iPad users: With help from Backcountry.com & Garafa, LLC, we now have a free mobile app that combines the best of the UAC advisories, observations, and weather summaries with National Weather Service products & UDOT road updates. This puts the tools you need for planning your day and your run in one handy mobile package. Check it out, tell your friends, and let us know what you think.http://utahavalanchecenter.
Remember your information from the backcountry can save lives. If you see or trigger an avalanche, or see anything else we should know about, please send us your snow and avalanche observations. 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. This advisory is produced by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. It describes only general avalanche conditions and local variations always exist. |