Observation Date
12/31/2021
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Warming hut meadows
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Heavy showers tapered off in the afternoon.... pretty cold
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice powder riding in low angled terrain
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Poor snow structure apparent only on high north facing slopes in this area. Recent natural avalanches that were observed on 12-28 still visible, but blown in...
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Still probably a HIGH danger on upper elevation north facing slopes, but I stayed well clear of the steep slopes at the top of Providence Canyon
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
14°
Comments
Tons of new snow and drifting are creating dangerous conditions up high on north facing slopes with a buried persistent weak layer near the ground. I found good stability however, in areas that were bare of snow before snow started to accumulate in December.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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