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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Paige Pagnucco
Issued by Paige Pagnucco on
Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024
Generally safe avalanche conditions exist, and the danger is LOW. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. The snowpack is generally stable, though LOW does not mean avalanches are impossible to trigger. Practice safe travel protocols, pay attention to changes in the weather, and watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
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Weather and Snow
Temperatures yesterday kept the snow cold, and you'll find very good powder riding conditions in upper and mid-elevation terrain. South-facing slopes may have a zipper crust from the past few days' sun. Low-elevation steep slopes are still quite scratchy and hard to travel on as very shallow snow covers the melt-freeze crust from last week. Even with LOW avalanche danger, triggering an avalanche is still possible in isolated areas. It's important to travel one person at a time through avalanche terrain, remain vigilant for any signs of danger, pay attention to changing weather conditions, and ensure everyone has a beacon, shovel, and probe. Despite the low danger, it's crucial to prioritize safety and preparedness when you head into the mountains.
The wind is blowing from the southwest this morning at around 17 mph at 9500' on Paris Peak, and it's 15° F. The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400' reports 22° F and 80 inches of total snow, containing 114% of average SWE (Snow Water Equivalent). It's 22° F at the 8750' Card Canyon weather station, and the site has 65" of total snow.
Today, there is a slight chance of snow between 8am and 11am then it'll be partly sunny, with a high near 31 at 8500'. Winds will blow from the southwest at 10 to 14 mph. Winds pick up tomorrow ahead of an incoming storm slated for Wednesday evening through Friday morning. The Logan area mountains could receive over a foot or more of snow at upper elevations.
Recent Avalanches
A snowmobiler triggered a wind slab avalanche Saturday on the northeast side of Bloomington Peak. No more significant avalanches have been reported in the Logan Zone. However, a few large and scary avalanches failed on a deeply buried, persistent weak layer on Saturday in the Wasatch Range. See the reports HERE.
Check out local observations and avalanches HERE.
Wind slab avalanche triggered by a snowmobiler on Saturday on the northeast side of Bloomington Peak. (pc:Argyle)
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LOW danger does not mean no danger. Here are a few things to keep in mind today as you travel in the mountains:
  • There may still be an isolated wind slab lurking near exposed terrain features like cliff bands, sub-ridges and gully walls.
  • If the sun heats up solar aspects more than expected, move to a cooler aspect or elevation. Roller balls and pinwheels are signs of unstable snow.
  • The probability of triggering an avalanche failing on a buried persistent weak layer is incredibly low, but not zero. This type of avalanche is possible in isolated areas where you can find the weak, faceted December snow by digging only a few feet into the snowpack.
  • Stay well away from and out from under overhanging cornices, which may break further back than expected.
Additional Information
General Announcements
-Listen to your very own Logan Zone avalanche forecasters on the UAC Podcast HERE.
-Read Toby's recent blog about wind, drifting, and avalanches HERE.
-Sign up for forecast region-specific text message alerts. You will receive messages about changing avalanche conditions, watches, and warnings...HERE.
-For all questions on forecasts, education, Know Before You Go, events, online purchases, or fundraising, call 801-365-5522.
-To report an avalanche or submit an observation from the backcountry, go HERE.
-Come practice companion rescue at the Franklin Basin TH Beacon Training Park. It's free and open to everyone. For easy user instructions, go HERE.
-We will update this forecast by 7:30 AM tomorrow.
This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions, and local variations always occur.
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