Observation: Spring Hollow

Observation Date

2/12/2019

Observer Name

weed

Region

Logan » Logan River » Spring Hollow

Location Name or Route

Spring Hollow, northern Red Pine Ridge

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

note the ECTP 15 on nsf buried by the Superbowl Storm

Faceted snow in the basal layers is still pretty dang soft and loose. I'm a bit surprised it's still so weak.

Snow Profile

Aspect

West

Elevation

8,100'

Slope Angle

23°

Video

The avalanche danger will rise drastically as slopes with persistent weak layers are overloaded by drifts of heavy snow

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable