Observation Date
3/24/2024
Observer Name
Katz/Katz
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Alta Periphery
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Skies ranged from obscured to broken, with corresponding snowfall rates ranging from light to heavy. Winds were generally Mod-gusting-Strong from NW at ridgelines.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow observed to be generally right side up. Periods of wind and potential greenhousing made surface snow more dense on S through W.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Localized collapse observed underfoot on a due south slope at 10,440 at 1030 this morning. Photo of cracking attached as well (fourth photo).
Comments
Attached are photos of small wind slabs, both natural and skier triggered. Two of the attached pockets were triggered remotely from travel on the ridge above. Depths seemed consistently to be 6" deep, and these avalanches were not propagating widely.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates
