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Observation: Garden City Bowls

Observation Date
2/27/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Garden City Canyon » Garden City Bowls
Location Name or Route
Garden City Bowls
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cold start with temps at 1 degree but gradual warmup throughout the day. Nice clear skies became overcast midday then began to clear late afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Dust on crust conditions. Nice refresher to the crusty surface conditions. Low angle was best for riding.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Observed no signs of instability today. Temps did not get too warm but expect wet loose to become an issue with warmer temps forecasted for the week.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Observed some nice facets and chained facets beneath crust. ZERO cohesion. Stil waiting for a slab to form on top at least at this elevation.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low