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Observation: Chicken Hill

Observation Date
12/21/2023
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Bunch Grass » Chicken Hill
Location Name or Route
Bunch Grass, Chicken Hill
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mild and very light winds. Just a few flakes in the air.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Pretty good soft snow conditions, but far from powda...
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags or avalanche problems. Very good snowpack stability noted
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
22°
Comments
similar, good stability found in north facing terrain nearby
We found pretty good conditions despite the fact the surface snow is now about two weeks old.
The snow is pretty solid, and even the tired old surface will hold a bit of a load when it comes...
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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