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Observation: Whites Bedground Area

Observation Date
12/17/2013
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Left Hand Fork-Blacksmith Fork » Richards Hollow » Whites Bedground Area
Location Name or Route
Red Pine Ridge
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Nice day to be up in the hills. Milder temperatures noted with altitude gain.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

I found some nice recrystallized "powder", But you'd almost sink in too far since the snowpack is completely faceted throughout. Many areas you'd sink all the way through to the ground even with skis on.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
I did not encounter any red flags. Very weak snow needs a slab to develop before there is any avalanche problem.
Comments

The shallow snow is very weak and getting weaker. Structureless faceted snow is widespread at upper and mid elevations in the Logan Zone....

Video

Despite the generally very shallow conditions in the Logan Peak Area, I was still able to find some nice soft and fast recrystallized snow.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate