Observation: Emma Ridges

Observation Date
2/27/2013
Observer Name
aaron
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
emmas ridge
Weather
Sky
Few
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
had 2 collapses on the approach up the Emma's. Forgot to report yesterday, but remembered while reading the report today. The first was on a sheltered west face of a gully and the second was in the same gully on the other side, so a sheltered east face. The overall aspect of the slope was south. We were surprised to have collapses there, but figure it is likely caused by crusts with weak layers between.. Forecaster Comments : these reports are very important to us - thanks