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Observation: Neffs

Observation Date
3/26/2013
Observer Name
Andy Rich
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Neff's
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Quite warm in the AM- above freezing at the 5700' parking lot at 8AM for sure. We wondered as we left the Neff's parking lot if it would all be in vain as all the slopes might be soggy. Overcast, but seemed like clouds might thin and greenhousing could wreak havoc on any remaining pow. Thankfully, clouds stayed thick enough to keep the worst warming away.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow on the approach in low angle terrain below 7500 was in fact pretty damp on the surface, but the old snow was still supportable. Above 7500 we got on steeper NE aspect slopes that showed signs of warming from yesterday- rollerballs and more dense snow than over the weekend- but light winds, a bit higher elevation and steeper/shadier slopes actually seemed to keep the snow fairly dry. Excellent skiing on consistent creamy (dry) snow between 7500 and 9000. We skied out around noon.