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Forecast for the Logan Area Mountains

Paige Pagnucco
Issued by Paige Pagnucco on
Monday morning, April 7, 2025
The avalanche danger is MODERATE this morning, given last night's poor refreeze. Strong April sunshine and warm temperatures will add to the threat of loose, wet avalanches entraining saturated snow on sunny slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Stay off of and well away from large, overhanging cornices, as they can break back much further than expected.
Use normal caution and follow safe travel protocols, exposing only one person at a time to avalanche risk.
Avoid being on steep slopes with saturated snow, especially those above trees or other terrain traps.
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Weather and Snow
Yesterday we could still find cold snow in north-facing terrain from this past week's storm, as temperatures have stayed relatively cool for early April. All other aspects have a mixed bag of surface conditions. Today's biggest concern is again wet activity on steep, sunny slopes where even a small roller ball can entrain large amounts of saturated snow and cause a significant avalanche. Watch the video in the "Additional Information" section below to see what I am referring to.
The Tony Grove Snotel at 8400 feet reports 33° F, with 92 inches of total snow. It's 31° F at the Card Canyon weather station at 8800 feet with 70 inches of total snow. At 9700 feet at CSI's Logan Peak Wx station, winds are blowing from the southwest at 17 to 23 mph, and it's 30° F. The winds on Paris Peak at 9500 feet are blowing from the southwest at 18 to 25 mph, and it's 27° F.
Today will be warm and sunny in the mountains with high temperatures in the mid- to high 40sF. Winds will blow lightly from the southwest ahead of an incoming disturbance arriving this evening. Little accumulation is expected, but winds will be gusty tomorrow afternoon. High pressure returns Wednesday, with warm temperatures expected through the work week.
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
Recent Avalanches
No avalanches were reported yesterday.
Read about all avalanches and observations HERE.
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Avalanche Problem #1
Wet Snow
Type
Location
Likelihood
Size
Description
Today's bump in temperatures will increase the danger of wet avalanches. The poor overnight refreeze will cause the danger to increase earlier in the day, and as the snow gets slushy or sticky, human-triggered and natural loose wet avalanches are possible on steep sunny slopes. Roller balls and pinwheels are sure signs of instability.
  • Pay attention to potential terrain traps below you, like trees, cliffs, or gullies, that a small avalanche might carry you into.
  • Avoid being under steep slopes with saturated snow.
  • If you are sinking in above your ankles, move to a cooler aspect, elevation, or lower-angle terrain.
Avalanche Problem #2
Cornice
Type
Location
Likelihood
Size
Description
Avoid being on or underneath overhanging cornices, as they can break back much further than expected and could trigger avalanches on slopes below. The warm temperatures make them more fragile.
Additional Information
Here is the video from Wednesday (4-2-25) in the Provo Area Mountains. Don't underestimate the potential of wet avalanches; avoid and stay out from under steep slopes with saturated snow in the heat of the day.
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