Observation: Smithfield Dry Canyon

Observation Date

2/8/2014

Observer Name

John Hernandez

Region

Logan » Smithfield Dry Canyon

Location Name or Route

Water Canyon - Smithfield Dry Canyon

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Precipitation

Light Rain

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Damp

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Cracking

Collapsing

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Comments

Observation from a group of snowshoers. N facing slope, 5500'.

Heard and felt a collapse. Saw the resulting shooting crack in the snow.

Video

Today's Observed Danger Rating

High

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

High