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Observation: DB Bowl Area

Observation Date
1/2/2016
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Logan Dry Canyon » DB Bowl Area
Location Name or Route
DB Bowl
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Clouds moved in in the afternoon
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
A few tests near the crown of the large natural avalanche were negative for propegation, with the slab falling appart before failure, but I did film a ECTP (20). This test result indicates that deep slabs are unlikely and hard to trigger, but still possible in places...
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
38°
Comments

The avalanche had a few inches of deteriorating snow on the bed surface, so it had to be several days old. I think it occurred late in (or just after) the pre-Christmas storm, probably around 12-24-15.

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