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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Paige Pagnucco
Issued by Paige Pagnucco on
Saturday morning, April 12, 2025
The avalanche danger is MODERATE today. Mountain temperatures have been well above average for the past few days and, combined with no overnight refreeze again last night, the snowpack is unstable. Human-triggered wet avalanches are possible on all slopes steeper than 30 degrees. A cold front moving into the area may help keep wet activity in check today but riding conditions will take a night or two of colder temperatures to radically improve.
Stay off of and well away from large, overhanging cornices, as they can break back much further than expected.
Avoid being on steep slopes with saturated snow, especially those above trees or other terrain traps.
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Weather and Snow
Mountain temperatures stayed well above freezing again last night. The snow is saturated and mushy and offers little support underfoot or ski across the zone - it desperately needs a few really cold nights to stabilize. Today is a transition day as a cold front moves into the state and there's a chance for rain and snow later this afternoon. The associated light to moderate winds should help keep wet activity in check though today is not the day to hit any big lines, but, rather, maybe grab a friend and watch the Beaver Hill Climb. The snowpack needs a solid refreeze before I'd consider jumping into steep terrain. Lower-angle slopes and meadows are the safest option for riding today but keep an eye out for weakened snow bridges and melted out creek crossings. The colder temperatures moving in should offer better riding conditions over the coming days.
The snow has completely melted off most low-elevation slopes in the Logan zone (below about 7000 feet). The little that remains in north-facing terrain is very shallow and patchy.
Upper elevation snow is quickly melting. The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400 feet reports 45° F this morning, with 80 inches of total snow (3 inch loss from yesterday). It's 44° F at the Card Canyon weather station at 8800 feet, with 59 inches of total snow. At 9700 feet at CSI's Logan Peak Wx station, winds are blowing from the south-southwest 21 to 34 mph, and it's 43° F. The winds on Paris Peak at 9500 feet are blowing lightly from the south-southeast, and it's 42° F.
Today will be partly to mostly cloudy in the mountains with an 8500' high around 51° F. Winds blowing from the southwest will be light this morning then switch to the northwest this afternoon and be a bit more gusty. There is a 20% chance of rain or a rain/snow mix. Tonight will be clear and cold with a low of 24° F. Sunday, our last day of forecasting, will be sunny with a high of 40° F.
For more information, visit the UAC weather page here: Weather - Utah Avalanche Center
For Logan-specific weather, go here: Logan Mountain Weather - Utah Avalanche Center
Recent Avalanches
No avalanches were reported recently in the Logan Zone.
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The snowpack is saturated and needs a good overnight refreeze (or two). Though temperatures will be a bit cooler today, it is still best to avoid all steep slopes until the snow stabilizes. If the snow feels unsupportable under your skis or sled or is "droppy", it is unstable and likely not very fun. If you are determined to get out today, stick to meadows and already tracked low-angle terrain.
  • Pay attention to potential terrain traps below you, like trees, cliffs, or gullies, that a small avalanche might carry you into.
  • Avoid being on or under steep slopes with saturated snow.
  • If you are sinking in above your ankles, move to a cooler aspect, elevation, or lower-angle terrain. Or better yet, head home.
  • Avoid being on or underneath overhanging cornices, as they can break back much further than expected and could trigger avalanches on slopes below. The warm temperatures make them more fragile.
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