Observation: Boss Canyon

Observation Date

12/27/2021

Observer Name

Kade

Region

Logan » Franklin Basin » Boss Canyon

Location Name or Route

Boss/Gibson lakes

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Saw lots of wind loading today! Strong winds most of the day.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Comments

Saw and heard many signs today. We broke several small cornices, heard "whoomphing" sounds, saw cracking and old avalanches. Plenty of wind.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

High

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

High

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