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Observation: Dog Leg Trees

Observation Date
1/24/2018
Observer Name
Weed, Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Dog Leg Trees
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Dog Leg Trees Area
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mild and mostly calm in the Dog Leg Area
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Nice shallow powder conditions, but a bit droppy in loose faceted underlying snow, especially in the trees.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Remided us of touring experiences in SW Colorado. A bit of a wallow in loose facets up high.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments

Not much of a wind slab problem in this area yet, but drifted snow will pile up on very weak faceted snow in this area.

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
32°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates