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Observation: Gods Lawnmower

Observation Date
1/27/2014
Observer Name
C Worthen
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Gods Lawnmower
Location Name or Route
God's Lawnmower
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Mid 20's. Cold breeze on ridge top ascent. Clouds and steady winds all afternoon from the W-NW. A few surface facets blowing downslope
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Creamy and supportable skiing along east flank of path, widespread rain lens on/near surface skied loud
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Dug in a deeper spot. Moderate shear with high friction 40 cm down above a crust. Moderate fracture (CT19) in Oct. dirt layer 1m down. ECTN
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
34°
Comments
It ain't pretty, but it's still skiing
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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