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Observation: Garden City Bowl, the Gut

Observation Date
11/12/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco, L Weed
Region
Logan » Garden City Canyon » Garden City Bowl, the Gut
Location Name or Route
Garden City Bowls
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Day fluctuated between warm and cold depending on if the sun was out. No winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
15"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface starting to exhibit effects of cold, clear nights. Found small surface hoar on all aspects as well as NSF on more N facing terrain. New snow from last storm is starting to settle down and feel firmer underfoot. Still riding well in northerly terrain and shaded slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
There are facets at the ground but they are moist and non-reactive. The worrisome snow will be what's at the surface now and beginning to facet.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
Overall a nice early season day with mostly supportable skiing above about 8000'. Below that the snow is droppy and very shallow. Lots of bushes poking through and barely covered rocks, etc.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low