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Observation: Stump Hollow

Observation Date
12/17/2022
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Stump Hollow
Location Name or Route
Stump hollow
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Cold, but beautiful day. Winds were calm with some periods of light out of the west.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surface was made of stellars from the recent snowfall and seemed to be staying cold even with the sun out. Not many signs of wind loading noted and snowpack was overall soft.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Right side up (fist down to 1F) snowpack sitting on top of fist hard 0.5mm facets (at bottom 20-30cm of snowpack on E and NE slopes). No other red flags noted.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
Snow pit dug in protected area below ridge line. HS 76cm. The Bottom 20-30cm (variable) made up of 0.5mm facets that had some signs of dampening and healing, but still fist hard and sugary. Similar setup noted on NE slope at 7200'.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate