Observation: Skyline 2/10/2012

Observer Name:

Meisenheimer/Darce/Steve

Region:

Skyline

Observation Date:

02/10/2012

Location or Route:

Ephram Canyon to South Willow Creek

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Speed:

Calm

Weather Comments:

Nice Day on the Skyline

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Density:

Low

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Faceted Loose

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Rapid Warming

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Deep Slabs

Probability:

Considerable

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

West

Northwest

Elevation:

High

Mid

Trend:

More Dangerous

Primary Concern Comments:

With 1.25 inches of h20 forecasted for the Manti Skyline the avalanche danger will be on the rise. Persistent buried faceted snow will likely start to produce avalanches as the storm develops. Stay off or around slopes approaching 30 deg or steeper.

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Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Video 1:

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 2)

Darce pointing out the weak buried facets.

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 3)

Low elevation Southernly aspects looking grim. Although the sunny side of the slope might not pose much of a threat with avalanches. However, if you got lured into dropping in on the other side it would be a whole different story and you would likely trigger an avalanche.

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 4)

Amazing day on the skyline.... Be safe everyone

Observed Danger Rating:

Considerable

Forecast Danger Rating:

High