Observation: Monitors 11/28/2010

Observer Name:

Michael Janulaitis

Region:

Monitors
Park City Ridgeline
Salt Lake

Observation Date:

11/28/2010

Location or Route:

Gaurdsmans, South Monitor, West Monitor, Main Mac

Weather

Sky:

Obscured

Precipitation:

Moderate Snowfall

Wind Direction:

Northeast

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Weather Comments:

Weather was variable. Sunny while skiing the Monitors. Snowy while in McDonald Draw. End of day was nuking wind andsnow on the ridgeline.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

Low

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Snow Characteristic Comments:

Dust on crust in the morning. Smoke powder in the afternoon.

Primary Concern Comments:

Soild hard slab that failed at the ground. Within significantly added weight this may be a concern.

Elevation:

9500'

Aspect:

North

Slope Angle:

snow_profile_location:

United States

40° 38' 41.6184" N, 111° 34' 20.4312" W

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Observed Danger Rating:

Low

Forecast Danger Rating:

Considerable

Snow Profile Location

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