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Observation: Dog Leg

Observation Date
1/18/2025
Observer Name
Pagnucco/Trenbeath
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Dog Leg
Location Name or Route
Dog Leg and DL Trees
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
COLD.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
There is a bit of orographic snow for Providence Canyon—about 10-12", maybe more in places. Very low-density snow sitting atop weak, faceted old surface snow. North of Providence Canyon towards Logan Peak and near Tony Grove, there were reports of 4-6" of snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
We only observed very shallow dry loose sluffs within the top few inches of new snow, which likely occurred overnight during high PI. Today's setup was basically weaker snow sitting atop weak snow. In this zone, there is not a connected slab, and the starting zones are mainly shallow, faceted snow from top to bottom.
Comments
Pit profile at 8751' N-facing.
Easy trail breaking in fluff.
COLD day in the mountains. (not a lot of picture taking bc of the cold)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate