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Observation: Grizzly Gulch

Observation Date
2/13/2018
Observer Name
evelyn
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch
Location Name or Route
Grizzly Gulch
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Stunning, bluebird day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

SE through west facing slopes got enough sun today that they'll be crusted tomorrow. Good dry powder on shady slopes. The series of small storms are adding up nicely.

Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments

Figured I'd just take a quick look at one of the aspects I missed yesterday. Only weak snow I saw was in the upper 20 cm of the snow pack, below each of the two thin crusts. Beneath the upper crust was a layer of graupel, that looked slightly faceted. But with some warm days ahead and stronger sun ahead, the soft snow layer, including the graupel, should end up heating and becoming part of another melt freeze crust. Should be easy to keep track of, perhaps even with hand pits. Strong looking snow pack.

Photos below:

Upper layers of snow pack

Close up of graupel, perhaps a few facets?

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