Observation: Logan 12/22/2009

Observer Name:

Darren McAvoy

Region:

Logan

Location or Route:

Bunchgrass to Chicken Hill.

Weather

Sky:

Obscured

Precipitation:

Moderate Snowfall

Wind Speed:

Calm

Weather Comments:

Snowed 2-3 inches today.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Snow Characteristic Comments:

Snow was heavier at lower elevations.

Collapsing

Red Flag Comments:

Had some large collapses on the flatter terrain. Saw some cracking and rippling on steeper roll overs.

Primary Concern:

Persistent Slabs

Probability:

Considerable

Aspect:

North

Northeast

Elevation:

High

Trend:

Same

Primary Concern Comments:

Tomorrow's danger depends somewhat on what happens tonight with snow/wind.

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Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Still too touchy to feel good on steep N. facing slopes. Found this previously unreported skier triggered slide in a spot that is k

Observed Danger Rating:

Considerable

Forecast Danger Rating:

Considerable