Observation: Bunch Grass

Observation Date

12/27/2013

Observer Name

Darren McAvoy, Al Dymerski

Region

Logan » Logan River » Bunch Grass

Location Name or Route

Bunchgrass, White Pine Knob, Chicken Hill

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

A little windy and cold at the trailhead, otherwise sunny, windless and very warm on the ridge.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Melt-Freeze Crust

Rain-Rime Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Wide variety of crusts but good riding in some spots. Snow surface wet enough to cause clumping on skins.

Red Flags

Collapsing

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Heard, felt and saw a handful of localized collapses.

Comments

Al skis on White Pine Knob, run called Check Your Pants.

Coverage on White Pine Knob and Gog.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable