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Observation: Meadows

Observation Date
1/8/2020
Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson, Malone, Weber
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Meadows
Location Name or Route
Meadow Chutes
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent riding conditions w a little bottom feeding on sun and wind crust.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Easy sluffing in new snow
Comments
Surprised to see the New Years interface respond as it did on a shady aspect, lacking a crust. This interface -east at 9500' - was on laying down 3mm SH and small grain facets. ECTP 23 and 25....CT14. Clean, planar. Not active but something to keep sn eye on with incremental loading w series of storms on the doorstep. Did not find this in Wilson two days ago.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None