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Observation: Superior

Observation Date
12/5/2014
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Superior
Location Name or Route
Mt. Superior
Weather
Sky
Clear
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Before dropping off the north side Superior I did a simple hand pit to asses how the slab and deep facets were holding up. I found the facets to be quite strong and some were bonded directly to the rocks. The skiing was great and well supported, you just have to watch out for those lurking rocks.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
11,000'
Slope Angle
32°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates