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Observation: Old Ski Hill

Observation Date
2/7/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco, L Weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Stump Hollow » Old Ski Hill
Location Name or Route
Stump Hollow
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Nice day out of the wind. Warm for Feb 7.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Settled powder and wind buff.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No obvious red flags besides poor snowpack structure. The new snow from Friday is settling and warming. Trail breaking was unfun.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,600'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
Weak snow is still on the bottom of the pack
Cornices building in low elevation terrain
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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