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Observation: Providence Canyon

Observation Date
3/7/2023
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Very nice day. Sunnier than expected, although it didn’t seem to be affecting the surface snow too much on northerly and easterly aspects.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface was fairly uniform on the northerly and easterly aspects we were on with about a foot of soft powder sitting on a supportable crust. The surface snow had settled 4-6" or so in some spots based on settlement cones and breaking trail was tough. Did not find much evidence of the PWL in this zone after digging several hand pits up to my shoulder.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Other than wind loads that remain from the last storm, no red flags observed today. The little warming from the sun was causing some snow to fall off trees, but nothing more than that (at least not before we got out of there around 1pm). Loose dry sluffs in steep slopes were fairly easily managed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate