Observation: Oquirrh Mountains

Observation Date
1/20/2020
Observer Name
Doug t
Region
Salt Lake » Oquirrh Mountains
Location Name or Route
Oquirrhs
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments
Went out to see if some of the big east-facing bowls in the southern Oquirrhs were as good as they look from the valley, they were not.
Overall the Oquirrhs have about 1/3 the total snowpack of similar elevations in th Wasatch right now. Most snow on w-s-e has been blown up and over into the sheltered north-facing terrain, much of which is covered with very firm wind skin. Right now there probably isn't enough snow to ride or slide in most of the range, though some creamy turns were found in sheltered north facing terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low