Logan
Avalanche danger
Highlights
It's time to get our heads back in the game! Expect increasing potential for avalanches in the backcountry as snow begins to accumulate on upper-elevation slopes with preexisting shallow, weak snow. People could trigger small slab avalanches on drifted slopes above 8000' in elevation, steeper than about 30°.
We will start regular avalanche forecasting operations as soon as there is enough snow to cover the rocks, so stay tuned.
Special Announcement
UTAH AVALANCHE AWARENESS WEEK EVENTS...
-We are pleased to announce our 22nd annual Pray 4 Snow fundraiser-party at the Cache on the evening of December 2... Tickets and Info
- The USU Outdoor Programs will hold a free KNOW BEFORE YOU GO avalanche awareness presentation on Wednesday, December 3, at the Aggie Rec Center, 7:00 PM.
-The 18th annual Utah Snow and Avalanche Workshop in SLC will be held on December 6. The event from 4 PM to 8 PM at Wasatch Jr High School Auditorium (3750 S 3100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109) is open to the public....Tickets and Info
Recent Activity
Snow and Weather
Several inches of heavy snow fell in upper-elevation terrain last week, capping some wet snow from October still on north-facing slopes above about 8000' in elevation. A few clear, cold nights changed the heavy, damp snow into sugary, faceted grains, and now the snow is quite weak on high slopes facing all directions. A strong temperature gradient is driving rapid sublimation and "drying out" the snow, turning the snow grains into weak sugary facets. Although we found a bit more than a foot of sugary snow in upper-elevation terrain earlier in the week, there is still nowhere near enough for safe recreation.
*This from this morning's NWS forecast discussion: "Utah and southwest Wyoming will begin to transition into a cooler and wetter pattern from today forward as a series of troughs take aim at the region. Mountain snow will be expected with each trough... "
In the Logan Zone, we can expect light snowfall this afternoon, becoming heavier tonight with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. The wind will blow from the west 10 to 15 mph, and mountain temperatures will drop to around 15° F. A stronger storm is expected on Sunday, with 3 to 7 inches possible in the Central Bear River Range above 8000' in elevation.
Additional Info
For more information, visit the UAC weather page here: UAC Weather Page For Logan-specific weather, go here: Logan Mountain Weather
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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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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. 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.