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Observation: Seeley Canyon

Observation Date
11/28/2015
Observer Name
Kobernik
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Seeley Canyon
Location Name or Route
Skyline - Seeley Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Weather Comments
Kind of a chilly day with relatively no wind. Clouds came and went obscuring the high terrain along the Skyline from time to time.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
This red flag is only of concern after we receive some more significant snow. Weak faceted sugary snow is lurking under the new snow.
Comments
The avalanche danger remains LOW right now but I found more weak snow near the ground than I care to see. This weak snow could become an active weak layer once we receive more snow. I'm not crying wolf yet but this is a situation that we will monitor closely as time goes on.
The snowpack is still somewhat supportable if you are on skis or if you get off the trails on your sled. However, if you give it a little throttle, the track will easily sink through to the ground.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low