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Observation: Bells Canyon

Observation Date
2/27/2016
Observer Name
john lemnotis
Region
Salt Lake » Bells Canyon
Location Name or Route
bells canyon
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Low elevations had a light cross wind from the south at around 10k'. Ridgeline winds were light to the east at 11k
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Depending on the aspect snow characteristics were varied. Most snow from 11-10k was dense loose. East facing aspects would move when the sun started to have some effect after about 1130.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Watch for snow surface change and the dynamic of your day could change drastically. Mostly safe depending on aspect and elevation. Note the compass and be aware throughout the day,
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate