Observation: Garden City

Observation Date

12/29/2025

Observer Name

Bryan Shedden

Region

Logan » Bear Lake » Garden City

Location Name or Route

Garden City

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

You clearly see the different layers in the pit wall, the recent snow on top of a number of rain crusts. While i got an ECTX result in this pit the new snow moved very easily over the top rain crust even on this 21 degree slope of 21. HS.85cm.

Snow Profile

Aspect

East

Elevation

8,800'

Comments

Cold and clear today, 15F at the trailhead with no wind. Skiing out on a west slope there were a number of roller balls observed. Part of my AAI Rec2

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates

Observation: Garden City

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