Observation: Cardiff Fork

Observation Date
12/13/2014
Observer Name
J.Spitzer
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork
Location Name or Route
Cardiff Fork
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Light snowfall on and off during the day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

New storm snow was mixed with grapul.

Comments

Cardiff Fork: Powerline Ridge snow depth was typically over 1m with new storm snow (10-12cm) laying on top of a crust with faceted grains below. Currently there is no slab but in the future this could be a problematic layer. There is a strengthening mid pack (1F-1F+). Overall snow depth in Cardiff fork varied from 80-140cm with lots of rocks freshly buried. Boot pen 25cm

Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None