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Observation: Skyline

Observation Date
12/11/2015
Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Region
Skyline
Location Name or Route
Spring City Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

It appears that the wind basically shut down about the time the brunt of the snowfall occurred last night between midnight and 5am. The new snow was disturbed very little by the wind even along the higher terrain.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
This is actually a red flag for future snow storms. I'm quite disappointed by how much faceted snow is present in the upper elevation terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Last night I was thinking I would see some fresh wind slabs from the overnight storm. Not the case, just 5 inches of fluff. This new snow did not increase the avalanche danger today.

However, it does look like we'll see an increase in wind speed on Saturday which will most likely blow the new low density snow around and form some drifts that will probably be sensitive if they are provoked.

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