Observation Date
2/4/2020
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Little Bear » Rattlesnake Canyon
Location Name or Route
Wellsville Mountain Wilderness, Rattlesnake Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cold, but nice in the sun
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
The new powder snow from yesterday was deeper down low, gradually becoming shallower as we climbed.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
Other than fresh natural (and triggered) loose dry avalanches, we did not encounter any red flags
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We observed some fresh natural loose sluff activity on steep north facing slopes, and we easily triggered loose dry avalanches on steep sunny slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,700'
Slope Angle
29°
Video
We found very nice shallow powder and dust-on-crust conditions. The new snow was prone to loose avalanching on steep slopes, but the avalanches were small and manageable.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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