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Observation: NW Face, Mendon PK

Observation Date
1/3/2019
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Little Bear » Deep Canyon » Mendon Peak » NW Face, Mendon PK
Location Name or Route
Deep Canyon, West Face of Mendon Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Nice and warm in the sun.... cold air in canyon bottom on the way out
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface throughout the area was glistening with feathery surface hoar crystals..... Snow was sugary or faceted, making uphill travel difficult. Had to keep angle of attack low of felt like trying to walk uphill in a foot of soft sand.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,800'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
Widespread feathery surface hoar could become a persistent weak layer if it's buried intact. It was surviving well even on sunny slopes this afternoon.
Could see evidence of a recent natural avalanche involving wind drifted snow, likely from the New Years Eve east wind event...
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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