Forecast: Logan Area Mountains - Utah Avalanche Center

Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Issued by Toby Weed on
Thursday morning, April 23, 2026

Heavy snowfall and drifting have elevated avalanche conditions on upper elevation slopes steeper than 30 degrees. People are likely to trigger broad soft slab avalanches of storm snow up to about 2 feet deep.

We've stopped issuing daily forecasts for the season, but we’ll continue to share snow observations, avalanche information, and condition updates.

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Weather and Snow

The Earth Day storm delivered big time, and temperatures are cool this morning, with the Tony Grove Snotel at 8400 feet reporting 33°F and 20 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours, containing 3.1 inches of SWE (snow water equivalent). It was windy in the mountains overnight, with the Logan Peak weather station reporting gusts over 50 mph from the west... If you decide to venture into the backcountry in search of powder today, you'll need to evaluate the snow carefully and make conservative decisions about the terrain you're traveling in. We plan to stay off of and out from under drifted slopes steeper than 30 degrees for a while, until conditions stabilize.

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Recent Avalanches

No avalanches have been reported in the Logan zone recently, but we will publish your observations if you see any today.

***Find avalanche reports and observations from the Logan and Bear River Mountain zone and across the state HERE.

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Dangerous avalanche conditions are likely above about 8000 feet, especially in drifted terrain. Natural avalanches are possible today, and people are likely to trigger broad soft slab avalanches of storm snow up to about 2 feet deep. Avalanches today could be larger and run farther than expected.

Be especially careful on steep slopes where an avalanche could drag you into trees, melted out rocks and stumps, or other terrain traps below.

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As temperatures rise, especially when slopes with significant new accumulations are hit by the strong spring sun, wet avalanches entraining saturated fresh snow will be increasingly likely.

Watch for active roller balls and surface sluffs that indicate the snow is losing strength.
If you're sinking into saturated snow above your ankles, move to shadier slopes or lower-angle terrain.
Pay attention to and avoid terrain traps below you, such as gullies or cliffs, where even a small avalanche can have severe consequences.
As temperatures climb throughout the day, avoid being on or under steep slopes.

Additional Information

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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