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Observation: Thomas Fork

Observation Date
1/31/2016
Observer Name
CJW
Region
Salt Lake » Neffs » Thomas Fork
Location Name or Route
Thomas Fork
Weather
Sky
Broken
Weather Comments
super calm and warm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
see attached profile and test results. ECTX. SS didn't sluff easily on top of the rain crust.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
Observed plenty wet naturals on East slopes at 11:50am
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Observed plenty wet naturals on East slopes at 11:50am
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate