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Observation: Sunrise Hill

Observation Date
3/19/2022
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Hodges Canyon » Sunrise Hill
Location Name or Route
Bear Lake Overlook, Sunrise Hill
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Pretty dang warm, but breeze and cloud cover might've helped a bit.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Unexpectedly pleasant snow conditions. Nice, smooth, and mostly supportable soft yet firm snow surface. On skis I only sunk about a half inch into the snow surface.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,800'
Slope Angle
18°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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