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Observation: Garden City Bowls

Observation Date
2/27/2024
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weeds
Region
Logan » Garden City Canyon » Garden City Bowls
Location Name or Route
Garden City Bowls
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Brutal winds bordering on extreme at some times. Difficult to find shelter even in sheltered terrain. Very cold temps and ensuing wind chill made for a "no stop, no eat" kind of day. Moderate snow showers on and off throughout the day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow exposed to the wind was dense and stiff. Snow in more "sheltered" terrain was less affected minus the top inch or two. Lots of graupel from last night and today mixed with PP.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Only observed cracking in the wind zone. Heavy snowfall occurred overnight last night but showers continued today. The winds were impressive - moving tons of snow not just in the actual direction of the wind but everywhere.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Observed lots of wind drifting but no avalanches as our visibility was extremely poor. Can only imagine that cornices were built out today.
Comments
WAY TOO COLD to dig a pit. Performed a hasty pit in a protected area and found the new snow to be somewhat slabby, but not overly reactive.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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