Obs-Snow Profile: West facing slope on east side of Huntington Res. 12/7/2011

Observer Name:

Sean Busby / Alex Zipperer

Region:

Skyline

Observation Date:

12/07/2011

Location or Route:

West facing slope on east side of Huntington Res.

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Speed:

Calm

Weather Comments:

A nice 30 degrees in the Aspens around 2 pm.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

10"

New Snow Density:

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Dense Loose

Snow Characteristic Comments:

Plenty of small roller balls on the stroll with us activated by setting the skin track. 25 cm from last storm.

Red Flags

Rapid Warming

Red Flag Comments:

West facing slopes exposed to the sun were of course feeling the light afternoon heat. Mini roller balls when activated from skinning. Did see on adjacent slope (east facing) a cornice that had naturally collapsed (likely from past storm).

Elevation:

9600'

Aspect:

West

Slope Angle:

snow_profile_location:

United States

39° 36' 2.862" N, 111° 15' 56.0988" W

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Sorry for the poor exposure.

Observed Danger Rating:

Low

Forecast Danger Rating:

Low

Snow Profile Location

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