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Observation: Dog Leg Trees

Observation Date
11/14/2012
Observer Name
Darren McAvoy
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon: Dog Leg/trees
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Warmer today.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow on the surface much more damp today, warm temps settling the snowpack. 8 inches of November snow on 4 inches of frozen October snow. Riding was pretty good on upper portion, brushy and bony on the lower.
Comments
Hand pit at 8400 feet, north aspect.
Mid slope coverage.
Brushy and bony on the lower portion.