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Observation: Logan

Observation Date
11/27/2020
Observer Name
Jeremy Jensen
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Bear river range
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Clear and cold. Steady nw wind on ridge tops and peaks.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Thick drifted snow and wind damage in some upper east facing exposed bowls. Wind hammered on ridgelines exposing the old thermal crust. Gullies and sheltered terrain was holding the best powder conditions and true north's above 9000 feet were riding really good. the 4" mad a huge difference in spots that it didn't just blow off of.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Cracking in the thick drifts with a ski cut. Nothing moving
Comments
Sastrugi and thick drifts common on ridges. Lots of rocks just barely covered up by wind swept new snow
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low