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Observation: Garden City Bowl, the Gut

Observation Date
4/1/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Garden City Canyon » Garden City Bowl, the Gut
Location Name or Route
Garden City Bowls
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Surface was started to get damp around noon on E facing and 1:45 on W facing. Cool NW - W breeze. Overall snowpack is freezing up with colder overnight temps. Facets are moist but protected under thick MF crust. Almost an ECTP at top of facet layer.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No obvious signs of instability. Just firm riding conditions even on sun-exposed slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
Overall decent spring riding conditions. Supportable almost "corn" snow - good for the dog. Cool nw/w breeze kept it from getting too damp. If the temps soar again it'll be interesting to see if the PWL reactivates.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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