Observation Date
12/20/2025
Observer Name
Thompson
Region
Logan » Logan River » Hells Kitchen
Location Name or Route
Hells Kitchen Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Winds were generally calm. Near ridgeline 9000ft winds were calm with gusts to moderate from W. No sign of significant snow transport.
Occasional S-1 during the day, primarily graupel. No appreciable accumulation during the day.
OVC to begin the day with BKN sky by mid-afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Below 8000' snow surface was a breakable MF crust which made for a challenging egress.
At about 8500' the MF crust had transitioned to a firm new snow layer. Near ridgeline snow surface felt wind-packed in places.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,500'
Comments
Snow pit on NE @ 8500' was a mixed bag of MF and other crusts, including a vertical ice column mid pack. I suspect this elevation band saw multiple transitions from rain to snow over the past several storms. ECT did not produce any propagating failures.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
