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Observation: Providence Canyon

Observation Date
1/15/2014
Observer Name
Sam Hansen
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, N. Side
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Clear, lots of recent snow, inversion building in the valley
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Lots of new surface hoar, on top of a fairly stiff storm slab that became more dense with depth.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
significant snowfall in previous 48 hrs on top of a very thick 1cm ice lense adn facets
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
7,700'
Slope Angle
23°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates