Please join us at the 23rd annual Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser Party Thursday Sept 15. Tickets are on sale now here, at the Black Diamond store & at REI. Special bonus raffle for online ticket purchasers! | ![]() |
Please join us at the 23rd annual Black Diamond Fall Fundraiser Party Thursday Sept 15. Tickets are on sale now here, at the Black Diamond store & at REI. Special bonus raffle for online ticket purchasers! | ![]() |
Advisory: Logan Area Mountains | Issued by Toby Weed for Wednesday - November 11, 2015 - 9:17am |
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special announcement Don't miss the 12th annual Utah Avalanche Center in Logan's "Pray for Snow" party and fundraiser, the evening of December 3, again at the Italian Place in Downtown Logan.. For info and tickets go ............HERE |
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current conditions We found around 6" of fresh accumulation at Tony Grove Lake yesterday, and there's about a foot of total snow on the ground above around 8500' in elevation. There's still not enough snow on most slopes for avalanche problems, with possible exceptions at the highest elevations where drifting snow will likely create fresh shallow wind slabs. We are closely watching the shallow snow on the ground, with facet forming high pressure weather conditions expected for the coming weekend.
There's about a foot of snow at 8700' in the Tony Grove Area, and a bit more on some higher drifted slopes Words of warning: Very shallow, early season conditions exist, and you are likely to hit rocks or woody debris in most areas. The Tony Grove Road is not maintained in the winter for wheeled vehicles, and road conditions are likely to be treacherous, so come prepared. The Tony Grove Area is a shared use area and very popular in the early season, so please watch your speed, use patience, and be respectful of other users. Snow is starting to pile up at higher elevations, so it's time to dust off and check the condition of your avalanche rescue equipment. Review and practice Companion Avalanche Rescue with our video..........HERE****
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Avalanches are unlikely with the still very slim snow cover, but you might find some exceptions in smooth upper elevation terrain exposed to wind drifting, and in some isolated areas you could trigger shallow wind slab avalanches. Due to the shallow snow conditions, a ride in even a small avalanche could be traumatic. |
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weather A storm system passing to the north will graze the zone tonight, and a couple inches of accumulation is possible. Expect partly sunny conditions today, with increasing gusty west northwest winds and sub-freezing temperatures. It'll be windy and cold tonight with 8500' temperatures and wind speeds both expected in the mid teens. High pressure conditions will build for the weekend, with the next chance for any accumulation early next week. |
general announcements Please submit snow and avalanche observations from your ventures in the backcountry HERE. You can call us at 801-524-5304 or email HERE, or include #utavy in your Instagram or Tweet us @UAClogan. To report avalanche activity in the Logan Area or to contact the local avalanche forecaster call me, Toby, 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. |
Advisory Hotline: (888) 999-4019 | Contact Information