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Observation: Beaver Creek Canyon

Observation Date
2/22/2017
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Beaver Creek Canyon
Location Name or Route
Beaver Creek Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Suprisingly calm. Light snow. Balmy temp.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Damp dust on damp crust. Snow surface is very moist. Crust has variable breakability.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No real red flags other than the entire snowpack is saturated and wet. Hoping the incoming colder temps will lock things down and further stabilize the snow.
Snow Profile

Overall good stability with no test results. Really crappy turning conditions though.

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