Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
11/13/2026
Observer Name
Hardesty and Wilson
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Park City Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Warm with a touch of south wind ahead of the storm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Warm temps and cloud cover have essentially dampened the 6" of loose facets that exist on the northerly facing aspects. *Almost* felt like I could kick off a wet loose sluff in the damp squares. I found a relatively homogenous snowpack - no crusts, no rounds, just .5-1.5mm damp facets. Regardless, this weak snow can and will be a player with enough snow and wind, even as soon as Saturday/Sunday, if upper end forecast amounts verify.

Comments

Photos:

  1. "snow pit"
  2. Coverage along the West Deso ridgeline
  3. Upper Beartrap
  4. Cardiac Bowl
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