Observation Date
3/3/2024
Observer Name
Pagnucco, T Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Hatties Bowl
Location Name or Route
Hattie's Bowl
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Very strong and gusty winds throughout the day transporting tons of new snow from yesterday's storm. Uphill, downhill, across the hill, etc. The wind in exposed upper elevation terrain like the Wellsvilles was pluming very far.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Thickish dust on crust-type conditions at this elevation. Snow was a mix of broken pp and graupel. MF crust just below new snow had varying strengths across aspects. Low angle slopes were better riding than steeper slopes to avoid hitting the crust.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Winds - check.
Snow - sort of.
Cracking - localized underfoot.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
6,300'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
Chose to stay out of the winds today in low-elevation terrain. Found shallower new snow but still decent riding conditions on low-angle slopes. Snowpack is very moist here and we found a thick layer of dust from pre-storm southerly winds on Thur/Fri.
Main word from all observers was WIND.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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