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Observation Date
12/15/2012
Observer Name
Brackelsberg / Paradis
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
White Pine
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
The wind was picking up on the ridgelines as the afternoon progressed.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very low density new snow on a supportable base.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
Lots of natural sluffing and sluffs during our descents.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
The sluffs were manageable for our party, but could easily catch someone off-guard if they were not expecting it. It was still snowing hard when we left at 4 so I would expect this danger to increase.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
9,700'
Slope Angle
29°
Coordinates