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Observation: Boiler Bowl

Observation Date
3/1/2019
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Boiler Bowl
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Canyon, Burn Bowl, Boiler Bowl
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Clear skies in the morning rapidly clouded over in the early afternoon. Some snow showers in the afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very nice powder conditions. New snow contains a fair amount of graupel.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Cornices have grown quite large and lee slope areas quite deep with last week's drifting.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
We noticed evidence of recent and fairly extensive natural cornice-fall activity. The cornices are much bigger than normal on the Boiler Ridge.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
We found wind slabs non-reactive to our weight.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,900'
Slope Angle
17°
Video
We avoided the large cornices and found stable deep snow and very nice powder conditions.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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