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Observation: Porter Fork

Observation Date
11/12/2023
Observer Name
J. Wright
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork
Location Name or Route
Baker Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Basal Facets forming on NE facing slope, 9300', near Baker Pass on Millcreek Canyon side. NE aspect was roughly 20 CM deep, while NW aspect was ~14 CM and rollerballs were noted at 2:30 PM. There was a crust layer near the ground.
BCC side of Baker Pass (S facing) had patches of snow and was bare in spots.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates