Observation Date
12/31/2023
Observer Name
Talty, Kelly
Region
Provo » Box Elder » Dry Creek
Location Name or Route
Box Elder Peak
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Beautiful clear day. Upper elevation terrain stayed cold as the sun stayed hidden behind Box Elder. Calm winds with very few clouds. Temperatures just below freezing °F above the snow line and warming up to 50°F at the trailhead (5700').
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow surfaces at lower and mid elevations were frozen this morning. At upper elevations, snow surfaces were soft and we sank down to our knees when stepping off our skis.
Photo of surface hoar in a meadow at 8300' that was melted out on our return trip.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Snowpit in this location and another hasty pit at 9,000' on a more west facing slope showed a weakening snowpack that is thinner, dryer, and more faceted than what has been found in the upper Cottonwoods.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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