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Observation: East Hodges

Observation Date
2/19/2023
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Bear Lake Overlook » East Hodges
Location Name or Route
East Hodges
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Mild but blustery
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice powder conditions and stable snow in sheltered terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Shallow wind drifts in exposed terrain would crack with prodding
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
13°
Comments
I found areas with wind drifted snow and nice powder conditions in more sheltered terrain. Bear Lake is frozen over.
I found shallowly buried layers of sugary faceted snow....
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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