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Observation: Toledo Bowl

Observation Date
12/2/2022
Observer Name
Kelly, Bremer
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Toledo Bowl
Location Name or Route
Toledo
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cold temperatures, clear skies, with decreasing winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Low density powder snow on top of a stiff melt freeze crust on southerly and westerly aspects. Still some hidden rocks under the new snow. Signs of wind affect (loading on north and scouring on southerly).
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,700'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Pit in Toledo Bowl. Mix of facets and crust on south facing terrain. Other areas were much thinner as average height of snow varied from 130cm in the gully features to 10cm on ridgetops. Areas with wildflower remants showing through the snowpack.
Photo 1 (Soft surface snow released on a wind loaded area on a steep roll-over on an east facing slope.)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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