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Observation: Scott Hill

Observation Date
11/24/2019
Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson, Torrey, Graves
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scott Hill
Location Name or Route
Scott Hill
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very weak snow structure. Surface hoar caps weakening settled/near surface facets over a thin 1cm crust.
Should be quite active if the week's storms verify.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,800'
Comments
Weak snow exists on NW>East with perhaps a few outliers on West and SE upper elevations. Sluffing will be first concern and we'll see how the winds play out with tomorrow's storm. Friday's surface hoar noted across the central Wasatch and varies from 3mm-15mm.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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