Observation Date
1/25/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Logan Peak Area
Location Name or Route
Red Pine Ridge
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
East
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Crisp frosty day with light east winds. Pretty nice as long as you kept moving.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
8" powder on top of facet pile. Low angle rode well though still sinking to ground when getting off sled.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Did not see any significant activity - maybe a few loose sluffs, small slabs in steep cliffy terrain. Not quite enough water weight yet to overload the preexisting weak layers, which is basically the entire pack.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
Snow is still relatively shallow for this zone. Felt like we were turning in a sand box. The new snow is nice but the underlying snow is weak and sugary. Pole plants go straight to the ground.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
