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Observation: Boiler Bowl

Observation Date
1/18/2023
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Boiler Bowl
Location Name or Route
Central Bear River Range, Boiler Bowl
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
We thought we'd get a bit of sun and we did for a few minutes before the clouds rolled in again....periods of light snow, temperatures seemed to drop in the afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
We found really nice deep powder conditions and good stqability in upper elevation north facing terrain. Excellent shallower powder at lower elevations and the slightest b it of a sun-crust on due south facing slopes due to a few minutes of sun this morning.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No apparent signs of instability
Comments
We found a deep stable snowpack in the Central Bear River Range with very little recent natural avalanche activity.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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