Roosevelt Standard | 1955-03-17 | Page 7 | '55 Indian Canyon Snow Fall is Above Average

'55 Indian Canyon Snow Fall Is Above Average The snow pack at the head of Indian Canyon as of March 2, is a little above normal, according to Merlin I. Bishop, local ranger of the Ashley National Forest. Average snow depth is 38 inches this year as compared with 29 inches last year at this time and an average of 36.28 inches over the past 18 years. Water content is 9.90 inches this year compared with 8.80 inches last year at this time and an average of 9.14 inches over the 18-year period. The ground under the snow ap-; pears to be damp and in good condition and the prospects for a good summer season are getting brighter, Mr. Bishop said. Gilbert Horrocks, of the Soil Conservation ' Service, - cooperated with Ranger Bishop in making the snow survey.