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Observation: Boiler Bowl

Observation Date
3/26/2021
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Boiler Bowl
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Canyon, Boiler Bowl
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
The sun peeked out, but for only short periods. Clouds kept afternoon temperatures pretty cool.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very nice spring powder conditions on upper elevation slopes facing north.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We did not see any evidence of avalanches of wind drifted snow, but there is potential in very steep terrain. Watch for recently drifted snow in and around terrain features like sub-ridges, cliff bands, and gullies.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Clouds helped keep the powder cold in the past couple days, but melting of the snow surface by the high angled Springtime sun this weekend will saturate the surface snow and cause a rising danger of loose wet avalanches on steep sunny slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
11°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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