Observation Date
3/5/2021
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin
Location Name or Route
Franklin Basin Area
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Too warm...
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Stability tests showing a gradual increase in stability, but I'm still not venturing onto steep slopes.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Wet avalanches are possible in the middle of the day on steep slopes with saturated snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,300'
Slope Angle
16°
Comments
Found stable conditions but poor snowpack structure and widespread dry, weak, loose, faceted snow and larger grained chained depth hoar at mid elevations...
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
