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Observation: Naomi Trail

Observation Date
12/23/2020
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Naomi Trail
Location Name or Route
Naomi Trail
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cold, with sub-zero wind chills. Windy up high with significant drifting observed...
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice light shallow powder. Only a few inches at mid elevations, with maybe 1.5" at the TH.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Despite obvious red flags, overall stability appears to be improving somewhat.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
The faceted crystals at the bottom of the snow pack are getting bigger and are becoming more well developed. This is becoming depth hoar, and it will likely haunt us in the future!
Nice shallow powder riding conditions, but the snow pack is shallow and full of land mines. Even following a beaten path, I ticked a few rocks. You really have to keep your speed down out there these days.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable