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Observation: Franklin Basin

Observation Date
3/23/2023
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry » Franklin Basin
Location Name or Route
BeaverMt Backcountry, West Face
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mostly cloudy skies kept things cool - snow surface fairly dry except in areas where the sun affected it. You could feel the heat of the sun when it poked through the clouds. Winds were light - W.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
The top foot or so of snow is mediium density powder. Below is a series of crusts and 4F snow. Biggest concern is within new surface snow. The sun caused minor rollerballs in the new snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
No obvious signs of instability.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,100'
Slope Angle
20°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate