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Observation: Logan

Observation Date
2/26/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Stump Hollow
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Moderate snowfall began in earnest around 3:30pm. Winds were WSW. Rapid wind loading and cornices were building.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Finally feels like Utah powder. Right side up pack makes for good trailbreaking. Cold smoke.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The PWL is now a bit deeper and was harder to activate during ECT. It's still there and the facets in the upper part were incredibly weak. Moving into low probability high consequence time for PWL avalanches.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
7,200'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
Turning conditions are pretty darn good in sheltered low angle terrain. Exposed slopes are quite wind affected.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High