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Observation: East Banks

Observation Date
2/3/2022
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » East Banks
Location Name or Route
East Banks, First Gully
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cold, but nicer in the sun.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Mostly challenging breakable crust conditions. A bit more supportable on steeper west facing slopes, but breaking through (1-6) crust into very loose faceted snow throughout lower angle approach. Very difficult travel for Otto the dog, since he would sink through the crust and wallow in the faceted snow below it.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Widespread poor snow structure in this area, with very weak, loose faceted snow sandwiched between surface crusts and under the 1-6 rain crust.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
6,900'
Slope Angle
35°
Comments
-Chained facets under the prominent deteriorating (unsupportable) 1-6 rain crust.
-A series of crusts and sandwiched sugary faceted snow between them in the upper layers of the shallow snowpack.
-Looking west across Logan Canyon and up Bunch Grass.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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