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Observation: Burn Bowl

Observation Date
12/8/2020
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Burn Bowl
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill--->Burn Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
Conditions haven't changed much in the past few weeks, with 2' or less covering most upper elevation slopes. South facing and lower elevation slopes are mostly bare of snow, but what remains up higher and in shady terrain has become sugary and weak in many areas due to a strong temperature gradient and shallow snow cover.
Surface hoar feathers adorned the snow surface in the canyon bottoms, and sugary faceted snow was widespread in the top 20 cms of the snowpack.
Lots of tracks, but mostly from the locals. Fast snow, so low angled slopes are the best option these days.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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