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Observation: Steep Hollow

Observation Date
4/8/2016
Observer Name
Weed, Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steep Hollow
Location Name or Route
Steep Hollow
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Very warm and breezy.... building high clouds
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

We saw evidence of a fair amount of recent loose wet activity, including a few sizable sled triggered sluffs..

Comments

Riders have in the past couple days tested numerous steep slopes and some "extreme terrain" in the area without incident

Video

Spring is here and the trail head is starting to melt out, and so are many of the mountain streams.

We found good riding conditions in soft spring snow, but it was so warm that the snow got a little too soft in the early afternoon and it was time to leave by about 2:00.

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