Logan

The snow is stable; the danger is LOW on most slopes. Exceptions exist, and there is MODERATE danger on drifted upper-elevation slopes steeper than 30°. Dangerous hard slab avalanches failing on a persistent weak layer buried 2 to 4 feet deep are unlikely but remain possible in isolated or outlying northerly facing terrain with poor snow structure. Rocky windswept slopes with thin snow cover are most suspect. People might trigger small avalanches of wind-drifted snow, and loose wet avalanches are possible on sunny slopes in the afternoon.

Nice, fast shallow powder riding conditions can be found slopes facing all directions across the Logan Zone. The snow is especially nice in sheltered terrain and on lower-angled slopes.

Use normal caution and continue to practice safe travel protocols by only exposing one person at a time to avalanche risk.

• No avalanches were reported recently in the Logan Zone. However, the Salt Lake Zone continues to be pretty active. A list of those avalanches is HERE
• Read about all avalanches and observations in the Logan Zone HERE.
• Remember, the information you share about avalanches you see or trigger could save lives.

We've observed increasing snow stability, and dangerous avalanches breaking on the sugary, persistent weak layer near the ground are unlikely. Even so, potential deep hard slab avalanches could be devastating, and we are leery of slopes with poor snow structure facing the north half of the compass. People could trigger small avalanches of wind-drifted snow at upper elevations near ridgelines and in terrain features, where thin layer of weak snow may still be reactive today. Solar warming in the middle of the day could cause a potential for loose wet avalanches on sunny slopes.

Thanks to the cold temperatures and clouds, we'll find good shallow powder riding conditions again today in sheltered terrain on slopes facing all directions.

-The 8400' Tony Grove Snotel reports 17° F, with 1 inch of new snow and 60 inches total.

-On Logan Peak at 9700 feet, the wind is blowing from the north-northwest 25 to 30 mph, with overnight gusts close to 40 mph. It's 19° F.

-It's 20° F at 8800' at our Card Canyon station, with 44 inches of total snow.

-On Paris Peak at 9500' in Bloomington Canyon, it is 18° F, the winds are blowing from the north-northeast 15 to 20 mph, NWS point forecast for Naomi Peak area: Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 4. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunshine and cold nighttime temperatures are forecast in the mountains for the next two days, with clouds and a chance for a little snow coming on Friday and Friday night, with 1 to 3 inches possible.

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

Here is our video about the Christmas Eve Steep Hollow Accident:

-National Forest Winter Recreation Travel Maps show where it's open to ride: UWCNF Logan, Ogden LRD Tony Grove, Franklin Basin CTNF Montpelier

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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.