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Observation: Main Porter

Observation Date
2/14/2023
Observer Name
Hardesty, Diegel, Gagne
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork » Main Porter
Location Name or Route
Main Porter
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent skiing in sheltered terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
None
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Low volume, low speed, medium density loose snow avalanches noted in steepest terrain of mid and upper elevations. Size 0.5
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
No evidence of wind affect or drifting in Main Porter.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,400'
Mostly LOW danger observed. Avalanche danger will be heavily dependent Wednesday on how the N/NE winds play out overnight....with sun/warming possibly Thursday.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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