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Observation: Hatties Bowl

Observation Date
1/16/2024
Observer Name
Weed, Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan River » Hatties Bowl
Location Name or Route
Hattie's Bowl
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
There were dozens of avalanches that occurred near this elevation on many aspects during the weekend storm cycle. Instability verified by poor snowpack structure and ECTP's. We experienced numerous booming collapses as we traveled today in low angle terrain.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
6,300'
Slope Angle
30°
Video
The primary avalanche problem these days across the Logan Zone is a buried persistent weak layer of sugary faceted snow, as pictured below.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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