Observation: Bunch Grass

Observation Date

1/21/2022

Observer Name

John Mletschnig

Region

Logan » Logan River » Bunch Grass

Location Name or Route

Bunchgrass

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Rain-Rime Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

Widespread riming around 8-9K overnight after ~ 4"new snowfall. Bummer... crust 1-2mm. Stayed pretty cool much of the day with intermtent clouds starting around 12pm. Cold moderate wind out of the north on ridge level at 9k.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Slab

Problem #1 Comments

A bit of drifting lee to the NW, but not overly concerning due to minimal new snowfall

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

Coordinates

Observation: Bunch Grass

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