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Observation: Bountiful

Observation Date
1/30/2023
Observer Name
Davis
Location Name or Route
Farmington Canyon-Farmington Lakes-Bountiful Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
COLD!!! Temp at the TH was 22 degrees and up high it dropped down to 10-ish degrees which felt much colder in the shade. Light winds in the sheltered areas and about 10-15 mph wind on the ridge top with small, but noticeable spin drifts in some areas.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow depth was 8-12' of light density snow top of a supportable base.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We saw a number of small wind slab avalanches and natural sluffs along the east side of the ridge. See pics below.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates