Lawinenlagebericht

Logan

Veröffentlicht am Mar 8, 2026gültig bis Mar 9, 2026Utah Avalanche Center

Lawinengefahr

Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze

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Kernpunkte

Heightened avalanche conditions exist, and human-triggered avalanches are possible on drifted slopes in mid- and upper-elevation terrain. Wet avalanches are also possible on steep slopes with saturated snow.

Evaluate the snow and terrain carefully. Ride one at a time in avalanche terrain.

Lawinenprobleme

Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
2
It is possible to trigger soft and hard slab avalanches of wind-drifted snow. Moderate winds blowing from the northwest over the past few days have formed drifts in starting zones near ridgelines and around terrain features such as gullies, rocks, rollovers, and sub-ridges. This afternoon's kick-up in wind speeds will continue to create sensitive slabs of wind-drifted snow. Wind slabs are often recognizable as rounded pillows of snow that can feel hollow or drum-like underfoot. You may see shooting cracks out in front of your skis or sled, and some slabs may allow you to get well out onto them before suddenly releasing.

Watch for and avoid areas with wind-drifted snow.

Collapsing or shooting cracks are clear signs of instability—but their absence does not mean the slope is safe.

Avalanches of wind-drifted snow could step down into the buried January persistent weak layer, producing larger and more dangerous avalanches.
Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
2
Watch for and avoid being on or under steep slopes with saturated snow during the heat of the day. This problem will be most pronounced on sunny slopes, but low-elevation polars may also become soggy with today's warm temperatures.

If you notice rollerballs or pinwheels and/or you are sinking deeply into mushy, wet snow, move to a cooler aspect or elevation, or lower-angle terrain.
Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Unlikely
Größe
3
A persistent weak layer of faceted snow from January is now buried about 2–4 ft deep on mid- and upper-elevation slopes facing the north half of the compass. While avalanches breaking into this layer are unlikely, any that do occur will be large, destructive, and dangerous.

Avalanches failing on buried facets can propagate widely and may be triggered remotely—from the side or below.

Slopes with a shallower overall snowpack are most suspect.

Red flags are often absent when these avalanches occur.

Recent Activity

No avalanches were reported yesterday. Find observations in the Logan zone and from across the state HERE.

Snow and Weather

Temperatures stayed cool yesterday, and, coupled with afternoon clouds, preserved the soft snow in many places. Excellent powder riding conditions can still be found, especially in shady north-facing terrain. Solar aspects took on some heat over the past two days and are likely crusted over this morning.

The UAC Card Canyon weather station at 8700 feet reports 27°F and 66 inches of total snow. The Tony Grove Snotel, located at 8400 feet, reports 30°F with 78 inches of total snow. At 9700 feet on Logan Peak, winds are blowing from the west in the teens mph, with gusts in the 20s mph. It's 23°F on Paris Peak at 9500 feet, and the wind is blowing 26 to 34 mph from the west-southwest.

Mountain weather today includes 8500' highs near 39°F, light to moderate winds blowing from the west-southwest, and skies should be sunny. Wind gusts are expected to reach 30+ mph starting around noon and lasting into the evening. Tomorrow will be warm and windy as a dry cold front makes its way toward Utah.

You can still find deep powder riding conditions in high-elevation terrain.

Additional Info

Travel with a partner, and cross or ride slopes steeper than 30 degrees one at a time while the rest of your group watches from a safe spot.
Ensure that everyone in the group has avalanche rescue equipment (a transceiver, probe, and shovel) and knows how to use it.

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