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Observation: Steep Hollow

Observation Date
3/26/2020
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steep Hollow
Location Name or Route
Steep Hollow, Hells Kitchen
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was sun affected on east facing slopes in the afternoon, but stayed very nice on norths.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We found increasing stability and did not get failures to propagate in test pits in the afternoon.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
33°
Comments
We found increasing and fairly good snow stability this afternoon in the Steep Hollow Area. Expect increasing danger of loose wet avalanches this weekend as all this new snow warms up.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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