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Observation: Logan

Observation Date
1/5/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Beaver Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Winds were cranking on ridges and swirling everywhere else. Lots of loading.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
13"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was moderately inverted - made for arduous trailbreaking. Surface snow mixture of graupel and rimed pellets and broken particles.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
27°
Comments
Logan canyon summit closed on and off through out the day due to poor visibility and treacherous driving conditions. Not too many riders out as the parking lots were not plowed. I expect that visibility was minimal at higher elevations. Overall a very stormy day with high pi and strong winds. Observed significant wind loading in exposed terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates