Observation: Hwy 89 Summit Area

Observation Date
1/1/2021
Observer Name
Dubovik
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » Hwy 89 Summit Area
Location Name or Route
Logan Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Poked around at the top of Logan Canyon. Lots of cracking as I made my way up. I could definitely feel a crust beneath but was not very supportable as I would break through from time to time. Depth of the snow was 30" @7800'. Dug a pit on an east face with an ECTP11 result. Failed on what appeared to be a melt/freeze crust about 14" down. Most of the snow is faceted with signs of surface hoar beginning to develop. Good turns can be had at sub 30° slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate