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Observation: South Beaver Canyon

Observation Date
2/16/2022
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Beaver Canyon » South Beaver Canyon
Location Name or Route
South Beaver Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Nice cool winter weather for a change.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
A very difficult wallow for Otto the dog, who would sink deeply into a thick layer of sugary faceted snow under the January crust.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,100'
Slope Angle
25°
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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