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Observation: Amphitheater Gully

Observation Date
2/8/2023
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » Guinavah-Malibu » Amphitheater Gully
Location Name or Route
Guinavah-Malibu, Amphitheater Gully Area
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cleared up a bit in the afternoon, with lots of blowing snow and some nice plumes visible off higher elevation ridges
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice soft powder conditions and great coverage for this low elevation terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
minor cracking... buried persistent weak layers present, but not alarming.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
5,800'
Slope Angle
34°
Comments
We found nice powder, good coverage, and apparently stable snow conditions on the steep lower elevation slopes above Guinavah-Malibu.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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