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Observation: Logan Canyon

Observation Date
2/21/2017
Observer Name
D. Tidhar
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon
Location Name or Route
Ornery Moose
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Mixed Snow-Rain
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Mixed precip at 7000', snow higher and rain below around 6500'
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Saw a glide slide of around 8" depth se aspect.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Few small point release wet slides above terrain traps, however, no large wet slides seen.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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