Observation: Empire Canyon

Observation Date

12/7/2020

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Empire Canyon

Location Name or Route

Empire Canyon

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Glorious day in the mountains

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Dense Loose

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow surface runs the full gamut

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Normal Caution

Problem #1 Comments

Biggest hazard is slamming into a season ending obstacle, barely hidden under the thin snowpack

Comments

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low