Observation Date
1/25/2020
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Spring Hollow
Location Name or Route
Spring Hollow
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Warmish, moist, and mostly cloudy. Flat light improved a bit in late afternoon
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Conditions are quite variable in Spring Hollow
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
I wanted to check on the persistent weak layer buried on New Years on mid elevation slopes. Although I could still find this, it did not produce a propagating failure.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
The snow on northerly facing slopes and in the trees at lower elevations is saturated and very soft. In several areas we observed fresh roller balls, pin wheels, and surface sluffs.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
6,700'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
The snow is mostly stable in the Spring Hollow Area, but we did not venture onto steep upper elevation slopes. Low elevation snow is soft and saturated, especially in shady terrain and in the trees. Continued warmth and/or rain will likely cause increasing danger of wet avalanche activity.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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