Observation: Suicide Chute 12/30/2011

Observer Name:

MEB

Region:

Suicide Chute
Superior
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake

Observation Date:

12/30/2011

Location or Route:

Suicide Chute \ Mt Superior

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Direction:

South

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Weather Comments:

Warm South - South West Wind

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions:

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristic Comments:

There were large pools of Graupel in the chute, The faceted snow in the chute skied surprising well.

Red Flag Comments:

The largest red flags were exposed rocks. The snow was stable with only managable sluffs

Primary Concern:

None

Probability:

Low

Aspect:

Southeast

Elevation:

Mid

Trend:

Same

Primary Concern Comments:

I was suprised by the ammount of Graupel in the chute. There were 2 foot deep pools.

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Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

This is a photo of some of the graupel we saw in the chute.

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 2)

Beware of falling rocks. This was a large rock that rolled a long ways.

Observed Danger Rating:

Low

Forecast Danger Rating:

Moderate