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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Toby Weed
Issued by Toby Weed on
Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020
Regular avalanche forecasts with avalanche danger ratings have ended and we will no longer be updating this page. We will continue to post your observations so please keep submitting them as you get out in the mountains.
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Recent Avalanches
Large natural wet avalanches occurred during the heat of late April in the Bear River Range, including this one on the west side of Double Top in the Mount Naomi Wilderness.
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A list of this season's avalanches in the Logan Zone is HERE
Paige approaching the crown of a solo skier triggered avalanche in Miller Bowl near Tony Grove Lake, 1-20-2020....
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Avalanche Problem #1
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During the spring we typically deal with three different avalanche problems:
1. Wet snow: Wet loose avalanches, wet slab avalanches, and lastly glide avalanches.
2. New snow: New storm snow instability as soft slab avalanches as well as loose dry avalanches.
3. Wind Drifted Snow: Wind slabs - soft or hard drifts of wind blown snow.
Additional Information
Information on outdoor recreation - The State of Utah created this webpage with information about recreating on both state and federal public lands during the current health crisis.
Skiing and riding at closed ski resorts - Some resorts allow access now, and some do not. Please check HERE for the latest info on ski area access.
New to the backcountry (including riding at closed resorts) - Watch the award-winning, 15 minute Know Before You Go video, or take the 5-part, free online-learning series.
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This forecast is from the USDA Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. The forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
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