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Observation: Steep Hollow

Observation Date
11/29/2022
Observer Name
Weed, Staples, Champion
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steep Hollow
Location Name or Route
Franklin Basin---Steep Hollow
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
COLD
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice powder riding with snow significantly deeper at upper elevations...
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Wind slabs could fail on widespread pwl
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Very soft powder slabs failing on surface hoar...pwl
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
15°
Comments
We found very sensitive conditions at around 7000' on slopes right next to the Franklin Basin Road... Very soft slabs of powder cracked, collapsed, and failed easily when tickled on buried surface hoar about 6" deep...
We found sugary, faceted snow now buried by the powder everywhere we dug, but the faceted snow grains are bigger and more developed where the old (preexisting) snow is shallow...
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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