Observation: Reynolds Pk 1/26/2012

Observer Name: 
lara kendall
Region: 
Salt Lake
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Reynolds Pk
Observation Date: 
01/26/2012
Location or Route: 
Reynolds Peak
Weather
Sky: 
Overcast
Precipitation: 
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Wind Speed: 
Moderate
Weather Comments: 

Temps were balmy and warm mid-morning with light snow fall starting around 1215pm. Precipitation grew heavier and winds picked up throughout the afternoon.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth: 
1"
New Snow Density: 
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions: 
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristic Comments: 

Riding conditions were a mix- cold powder on upper Northerly facing slopes which transitioned to a more "spongy" snowpack at lower elevations.  Crust on S and W aspects. New snow was less than an inch by mid afternoon with obvious wind transport off the peaks. Damp steady snow fall at lower evelations made for a wet exit out Mill D.

I kept it low angle today and stability tests were unexciting on North 26 degree slope at 8800ft.

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches
Red Flag Comments: 

Avalanche 'remains' from last weekends storm cycle were abundant! No cracking or collapsing noted today.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern: 
Deep Slabs
Aspect: 
North
Northeast
East
West
Northwest
Elevation: 
High
Mid
Primary Concern Comments: 

Still my main concern with our current snowpack.

snow_profile_location: 
United States
40° 39' 53.3484" N, 111° 38' 57.2856" W
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