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Observation Date
2/5/2014
Observer Name
Pagnucco/ L J Ward
Region
Logan » Logan Dry Canyon » Oscar Mayer-east
Location Name or Route
Oscar Mayer East
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Light snow fell throughout the day with very little wind. Was really really cold. really.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Super light powder conditions today on top of a supportable base. The new snow was not slabby at all, not even near the north facing ridge line (9000').

Best turning conditions of the season.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments

Dug a quick pit at 8900' N facing and was mainly surprised at how shallow it was (4').

The facets at the ground have connected into chains.

No test results to report.

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