Observation: Wilson Glade

Observation Date
12/18/2012
Observer Name
Fred
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
A. basin Wilson Glade
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Light snow most of the day. Zero wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Looked like 7" new with ski penetration up to 12- 15" in places
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Collapsing and cracking in places. Complex snow pack
Comments
There is a minor density change in the new snow. This was cracking. Several large collapses throughout the day, the type that you can see come and go.
Snow pit total depth 110cm. Stout rain crust near the ground. Wilson Glade 9200'
Failure in the density change in new snow only on the 3rd tap from the wrist.