Observation: Neffs 1/22/2012

Observer Name:

Peter Donner

Region:

Salt Lake
Neffs

Observation Date:

01/22/2012

Location or Route:

Neffs Mill B North

Weather

Weather Comments:

Blue bird day

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

High

Snow Surface Conditions:

Dense Loose

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Cracking

Collapsing

Red Flag Comments:

Noticed minor collapsing and cracking on the ascent above 8,000 ft. Most steep slopes slid naturally. Many slopes near 30 deg had fractured but not slid.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

New Snow

Probability:

High

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

Northwest

Elevation:

High

Trend:

Same

Primary Concern Comments:

Getting minor collapsing and cracking all aspects above 8,000 feet on low angle slopes. Skied 25deg se facing aspen glade at 9,400 ft. Got minor collapsing and razor thin shooting cracks 100 feet away. Spider web of thin cracks throughout the glade. I think avalanches are probable/certain on slopes approaching 35deg on all aspects for the next few days if not the rest of the season.

snow_profile_location:

Observed Danger Rating:

High

Forecast Danger Rating:

High