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Observation: Bear River Range

Observation Date
1/31/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco, L Weed
Region
Logan » Bear River Range
Location Name or Route
Garden City Bowls
Weather
Weather Comments
Stunning day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Top 7" or so was recrystallized and fast on non sun - affected slopes. Still feels like you're riding in a sandbox.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No red flags today - just poor snowpack structure. Still stuck to low angle terrain which rode very well. Some warming on S facing slopes though not enough to create activity.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The snowpack is still incredibly weak but without a stout slab on top. Had multitple CT results but no ECT results.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
Lots of beautiful surface hoar to look at today.
Mellow terrain up and down made for a very safe and fun day.
Thought we might see some avalanche activity but the range seems to have handled the last loading event well.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate