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Observation: Naomi Peak

Observation Date
3/27/2024
Observer Name
Weed, Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Naomi Peak
Location Name or Route
Mt Naomi Area
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Forecast called partly cloudy skies and fairly benign weather/ Not so at upper elevations - windy, cold, cloudy all day. The sun never popped out above 8500'.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Settled powder on most aspects. Deeper in wind loaded areas. Wind buffed in exposed upper elevation terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Observed only a few small shallow sluffs in steep terrain. Cracking on loaded ridges though stubborn to budge. Cornices building out but bases are solid from last weeks warm temps and refreeze.
Comments
Good overall stability. Felt like winter today minus the frigid temps.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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