Observation Date
2/9/2022
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Hodges Canyon » Sunrise Hill
Location Name or Route
Bear Lake Overlook, Sunrise Hill
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Warm but rather cloudy and flat light...
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very weak faceted snow is widespread in the upper snowpack and it exists on all aspects. Surface crusts are breaking down, and I found decent "loud powder" skiing and potential for loose avalanches in steeper terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Very loose faceted snow in the upper reaches of the snowpack will certainly be a problem persistent weak layer at all elevations when it is loaded up by inevitable significant snow accumulations..
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,800'
Slope Angle
27°
Comments
Very loose, very weak faceted snow found everywhere in the upper foot (~30cms) of the snowpack. The avalanche danger in this area will rise significantly with future accumulations at all elevations and on slopes facing every direction...
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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