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Observation: Rattlesnake Canyon

Observation Date
3/22/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Rattlesnake Canyon
Location Name or Route
Rattlesnake Canyon, Wellsvilles
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Nice sunny day with slightly chilly wind.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface warmed up nicely in the direct sun. Found dry surface snow on more N facing aspects.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Facets still intact and active on 7000 NE facing slope. ECTP21 42 CM down from surface. Observed old debris from small avalanche that likely occurred during storm cycle. Did not observe any wet activity.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,000'
Slope Angle
28°
Video
Found nice spring conditions up to 7000'. Once I moved to a more northern aspect the snow dried out. I did not travel further after digging my pit as I found what I was looking for - facets. Enjoyed supportable low angle corn snow all the back to gate.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate