Observation: Snowbasin 11/14/2011

Observer Name: 
GR
Region: 
Ogden
Snowbasin
Observation Date: 
11/14/2011
Location or Route: 
Snowbasin Ski Resort
Weather
Sky: 
Overcast
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Wind Speed: 
Light

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth: 
2"
New Snow Density: 
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions: 
Powder
Snow Characteristic Comments: 

Generally good skiing, but still a lot of brush and rocks exposed.

Red Flags

Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flag Comments: 

Collapsing primarily upper elevation North facing terrain 8500' and above.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern: 
Persistent Slabs
Probability: 
Moderate
Aspect: 
North
Northeast
Northwest
Elevation: 
High
Trend: 
Same
Primary Concern Comments: 

Generally weak snowpack structure 8500' and above on north facing terrain. New snow 1.5' - 2' deep sitting on 6-8" of faceted snow. Collapsing more prominent on 11/13, less collapsing noticed today

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Observed Danger Rating: 
Considerable
Forecast Danger Rating: 
Considerable

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