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Observation Date
12/18/2012
Observer Name
Trenton
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Park City, White Pine Canyon, North side of Pine Cone Ridge
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Visibility/snowfall intensity varied, no heavier than moderate snowfall. Cold, at 9400ft at 14:00 it was 22degrees F.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
9"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Multiple snowmobiles observed in the area, I was Alpine Touring with a group of three skiers (including myself). The aspect was no steeper than 25degrees, north-northwest facing, with a large amount of trees, with some open areas free of trees. The snowpack seemed to be stable, no 'textbook' tests were done, however we didn't observe any degradation in stability (no cracking, collapsing, recent avalanches, wind loading) during the 3hour hike up, or the 40 min ski down. Ideal conditions for the slope/area, etc. FORECASTER COMMENTS: Excellent, safe choice for travel. Great conditions still found on safe lower angle slopes.