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Observation: Logan

Observation Date
11/14/2020
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Blustery day. Wind was howling at all elevations moving snow and creating medium hard wind drifts.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Punchy and wind hammered anywhere the wind could get to. Sheltered areas were a bit softer. Some wind drifts were soft, some were hard.
No weak layer in this zone prior to storm but would be concerned about high elevation wind drifted terrain - both wind slabs aand cornice.
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Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Comments
Glad to see lots of folks using the lower angle terrain to enjoy the snow.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate