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Observation: Steam Mill Canyon

Observation Date
3/20/2013
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Boiler Bowl
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Very windy on the ridge, but not so bad in the shelter of the forest.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

We found very nice, smooth and fast shallow powder riding conditions...

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Wind slabs up to around a foot deep and developing with ongoing drifting.

Comments

I'm working on my media skills, so hang with me here. Hoping to show you the day's observed conditions with this short video.

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