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Observation: White Pine Canyon

Observation Date
2/14/2023
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » White Pine Canyon
Location Name or Route
White Pine Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Pretty cold, especially when exposed to the wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very nice powder conditions....bottomless on northerly slopes, could still feel old tracks and crusts in more sunny terrain
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
small natural avalanches in exposed terrain
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
We found really nice powder conditions, with about 6" at the trailhead and a foot or so at upper elevations. Evidence of drifting at all elevations and small natural avalanches observed on some drifted mid and upper elevation slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate