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Observation: Logan Canyon

Observation Date
1/30/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon
Location Name or Route
Stump Hollow
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Storm cleared out by mid afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow was light to medium density - felt somewhat moist. Full boot penetration to the ground. Snowpack has zero structure minus a few thin crusts. Walking in a sandbox especially when breaking trail.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Observed no other red flags today except poor snowpack structure though I was in a sheltered area. No cracking or collapsing noted.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
7,100'
Slope Angle
22°
Comments
- 3-4 mm facets
- 2/3 of the snowpack is faceted
Happily sticking to low angle slopes for a while still.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable