Observation: Snake Creek

Observation Date
2/11/2020
Observer Name
Brackelsberg
Region
Salt Lake » Snake Creek
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
A light dusting of new snow on top of a (surprisingly) supportable crust.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,400'
Slope Angle
31°
Comments
The concern with the snowpack was a very large temperature gradient we measured in the top 15 cm of the snowpack. Based on the thick crust, the weak snow beneath the crust was just starting to facet. This will be a layer of concern when we add more snow on top of this.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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