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Observation: East Banks

Observation Date
1/20/2020
Observer Name
AWard
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » East Banks
Location Name or Route
East Red Banks
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The rocky terrain of the area has held on to the sugary facets from October and has unfortunately failed to heal.
Forecaster's Note: I think the weak sugary snow on mid elevation slopes is actually from December. The cold weather around Christmas really put a gradient across the shallow snowpack...
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #2 Comments
The ambient temp was upwards to 43 degrees today, making the snow globby. Few slopes in this area would slide, but warm snow, turning heavy, on sugary facets is not a good set up.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
7,000'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates