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Observation: Garden City Bowls

Observation Date
2/21/2026
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Garden City Canyon » Garden City Bowls
Location Name or Route
Garden City Bowls
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Beautiful (slightly warmer than expected in the afternoon) day in the mountains.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Shady slopes still held cold powder snow, while the sunnies were taking on a little heat from the higher sun angle. Overall, much improved riding conditions on all aspects. We found a developing RR crust on some E-facing terrain with weak snow on top. Not contiguous.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
We only observed poor snowpack structure today as we actively chose sheltered, low-angle terrain. Some evidence of past wind loading in lee terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Facets still exist below the new snow.

Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
26°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable

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