Observation: Willows, West Monitor 11/22/2010

Observer Name:

Hardesty, Diegel, Armitage

Observation Date:

11/22/2010

Region:

Willows, West Monitor
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake

Weather

Sky:

Overcast

Precipitation:

Moderate Snowfall

Weather Comments:

3--4' new during the day; then overcast and cold.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Red Flags

Collapsing

Red Flag Comments:

In shallow areas and in the middle of the Willows basin. Structure off West Willow ridgeline and in Wills Hill area not consistent with previous outing off 10420 the day before. No collapsing at ridgeline and structure not conducive to remotes.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Persistent Slabs

Probability:

Moderate

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

Elevation:

High

Mid

Trend:

More Dangerous

Primary Concern Comments:

Keep in mind that due to the extremely variable snowfall patterns and extreme wind events we've had, the snowpack, too, is variable - from drainage to drainage, sometimes from slope to slope.

Secondary Concern

Secondary Concern:

Wind Slabs

Probability:

Moderate

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Elevation:

High

Mid

Trend:

Same

snow_profile_location:

United States

40° 38' 44.9016" N, 111° 35' 50.964" W

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Snow Profile Location

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