Obs-Snow Profile: Alta Periphery 11/13/2011

Observer Name: 
Justin Lozier
Observation Date: 
11/13/2011
Region: 
Salt Lake
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Alta Periphery
Location or Route: 
Alta - Catherine's Area
Weather
Sky: 
Overcast
Precipitation: 
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction: 
West
Wind Speed: 
Strong

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Density: 
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions: 
Dense Loose

Red Flags

Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing

Primary Concern

Primary Concern: 
Wind Slabs
Probability: 
Considerable
Aspect: 
Northwest
Elevation: 
High
Trend: 
More Dangerous

Secondary Concern

Secondary Concern: 
Persistent Slabs
Probability: 
Moderate
Aspect: 
Northwest
Elevation: 
High
Trend: 
More Dangerous
Elevation: 
10400'
Aspect: 
Northwest
Slope Angle: 
30
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snow_profile_location: 
United States
40° 34' 40.9512" N, 111° 35' 54.9816" W
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Observed Danger Rating: 
Moderate
Forecast Danger Rating: 
Considerable
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