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Observation: Davenport Hill

Observation Date
2/10/2017
Observer Name
MF
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Davenport Hill
Location Name or Route
Davenport Hill
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
By 2p it was full white-out on ridgeline from East Bowl Pass to Davenport Hill.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
2" of wind transported graupel by 2p, just changing over to snow. South facing base was damp and collapsable underneath. Made for easy skinning, but difficult no-visibility skiing.
Snow Profile
Elevation
10,100'
Comments
Massive cornices hanging over into East Bowl, some extending much farther than normally seen. Difficult to get photos.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable