Observation: Central Wood Camp Bowls

Observation Date

12/29/2012

Observer Name

Weed, Archibald, Demerski

Region

Logan

Location Name or Route

Torch Light Parade

Weather

Sky

Scattered

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

beautiful day

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

20"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Powder from Boxing Day storm still nice and light. Sunny slopes developed slight dampness and rr-crust?

Red Flags

Cracking

Red Flags Comments

We triggered some cracking in the upper foot or so of powder on steep slopes....

Comments

We observed evidence of a fairly extensive natural avalanche cycle from during the Boxing Day storm... See Report

We found mostly stable powder snow, but still practiced good inter-party communications and followed safe travel protocols.

Trail-breaking was a time consuming affair, but the fine deep powder conditions made it a worthwhile endeavor ...