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Observation: Garden City Canyon

Observation Date
4/23/2013
Observer Name
Darren McAvoy
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Swan Flat, Garden City Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Moderate winds on the ridge top. Us. Melted snow surface on all but northerly slopes. Clear in early afternoon, giving way to overcast late afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments

West aspect had an inch or so of sun softened snow on top, fast and smooth. East and north facing firm and a little scratchy in the pm.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags noted.
Comments

East aspect Garden City Canyon. You can still ski from the car.

West aspect.