Observation: Steep Hollow

Observation Date

1/9/2015

Region

Logan » Franklin Basin » Steep Hollow

Location Name or Route

Steep Hollow

Weather

Sky

Few

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Nice and chilly in the shade with southwest breeze cooling things off.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Rain-Rime Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

No powder to be found. A variety of surface crusts and lots of surface hoar.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northwest

Elevation

8,200'

Slope Angle

25°

Comments

Well developed surface hoar on top of Monday's (1-5-2015) rime-crust.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low