Observation: Boiler Bowl

Observation Date
1/27/2016
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Boiler Bowl
Location Name or Route
Boiler Bowl
Weather
Sky
Clear
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow surface and top 30cm has remained soft and less dense but it beginning to show signs of faceting.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Comments

9,000 ft NNE slope -

ECT showed no significant results with minimal collapsing (no propagation) at a few places within the top 30cm.

The weakest snow is a buried layer of old near surface facets that is sandwiched between the old well-faceted bottom half and the new slab upper half.

Did see one recent avalanche on Cornice Ridge - looks like a possible cornice collapse trigger.

Despite the warm temps, the south faces had not crusted over and were still fairly soft.

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