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Observation: Steep Hollow

Observation Date
3/7/2022
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steep Hollow
Location Name or Route
Steep Hollow
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Nice and wintery. Observed some blowing snow at upper elevations.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
13"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice powder riding. The snow was deeper down low and at mid elevations in Franklin Basin, with only 6 or 7 inches up higher in Steep Hollow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Shallowly buried layers of faceted snow are widespread and so are the variable crusts capping it.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,200'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
More widespread weak setup at mid elevations, with thin m/f crust capping very loose faceted snow on slopes facing north half of compass. Snow is a bit more varied up high with wind, rime, and m/f crusts sandwiching layers of facets snow.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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