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Observation: Steep Hollow

Observation Date
1/4/2021
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steep Hollow
Location Name or Route
Steep Hollow
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mild weather compared to recent field days..
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice shallow powder conditions, but overall snow pack depth is still quite shallow and the snow is loose and sugary, so it's pretty easy to hit shallowly buried rocks.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,800'
Slope Angle
15°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable