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Observation: Reynolds Peak

Observation Date
12/19/2014
Observer Name
lara kendall
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » Butler Fork » Reynolds Peak
Location Name or Route
Mill D, Reynolds
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Very peaceful out there today! Warm and no wind to speak of. Patches of blue sky and clouds all afternoon. Light flurries on and off with no accumulation. Did I mention peaceful?
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

New snow from Dec 17/18 was 2"-4" heading up Mill D. Upper Reynolds held 4" of new snow mixed with near surface facets and small surface hoar flakes. The new snow sat on a thin melt-freeze (?) crust atop a consolidated ~14" slab. There was great flotation and the crust was not noticeable while skiing. Dreamy ski conditions! I had a constant grin on my face and I didn't want to come home! Probably my best day this season.

I dug a quick pit at 9300ft, NW aspect, 30 degree slope. Stability tests were boring... CTN. ECTX. Total snow depth- 25". About 6" of moist facets on the ground.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No Red Flags where I traveled today.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
30°

Moist facets on the ground.

Additional snow and wind this weekend will likely compromise the current stability.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate