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Observation: Providence Canyon

Observation Date
12/27/2016
Observer Name
Wally Macfarlane
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Strong ridge top winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
23"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Ultra light snow in wind shelter areas. The front range of the Bear River's received 23 to 26 inches of snow on the Christmas storm. We skied steep trees (35 to 40 degrees) on a north facing slope with only minor sluffing with in the new light snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We skied the same location the day before and overnight there was significant wind loading on the North facing slopes especially near the ridgeline. We saw one new cornice fall as a result, 30 width and 2 feet deep and slide of 100 ft.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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