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Observation: Danish Pass

Observation Date
12/28/2021
Observer Name
Weed, Staples
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Danish Pass
Location Name or Route
Beaver Creek---->Danish Pass--->Franklin Basin Area
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
We found very nice powder riding conditions, but still keeping the speed down due to potential of hitting rocks.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
20°
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable