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Observation: Dog Leg Trees

Observation Date
12/15/2015
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Dog Leg Trees
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon---Dog Leg Trees
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
nice and chilly, fairly calm, with light upslope winds near top
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Noted some isolated cracking at switchback corners. No other obvious signs of instability
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments

The snow in the Dog Leg Trees Area is quite weak throughout. An example of a "fist hard snowpack". Boot (ski pole) penetration to the ground in most areas. Tails of skis were sinking into sugary facets on each turn. At least there's enough snow to keep you off the rocks up high.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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