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Observation: Hunters Cave

Observation Date
12/18/2014
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Hunters Cave
Location Name or Route
Hunter's Cave Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Flurries from time to time, light winds, mild but not too warm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Very nice shallow powder on select upper elevation north and east facing slopes. Dust-on-crust at lower elevations and on slopes facing southern half of compass.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags or signs of instability
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

We didn't find any problems. Older wind slabs lacked energy and propagating properties.

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments

Ridgetop surface hoar forming on wind ripples.

Glittery frost or surface hoar near the top of Beaver Mt.

(12-17-2014)

We found pretty nice shallow powder and dust-on-crust conditions. Although mostly supportable, shallow conditions exist and sharp rocks are certainly a concern. The snow is sugary and rotten in places; around rocks and in shallow areas.

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