Observation: Hattys Bowl

Observation Date
2/5/2016
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Hattys Bowl
Location Name or Route
Hatty's Bowl
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
mild temperatures at lower elevation, warm in the sun
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Now about a foot of soft snow above last Saturday's rain-crust.. Nice shallow light powder conditions and the snow stayed dry and fluffy on east facing slopes even in the afternoon.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I observed no obvious signs of instability, but the snow is only about three feet deep and I'm still a bit leary of the existing suspect snow structure.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Unlikely (low probability high consequence) at lower elevations. Avalanches perhaps possible on steep smooth or anchor-free slopes.

Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
6,400'
Slope Angle
28°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates