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Observation: South Fork

Observation Date
12/31/2012
Observer Name
Hardesty
Region
Provo
Location Name or Route
Big Springs
Weather
Sky
Few
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
A few flakes here and there.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2'
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Surface Hoar and faceted snow quickly forming on the snow surfaces...travel was to 10,400' below the Cascade ridgeline. While a number of 1-2' deep storm snow naturals were noted from the last storm cycle, stability has greatly improved in the Provo area mountains. Total depths above 9500' were in the 4-6' range. Good coverage, even at the low elevations.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags noted.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Sluffing may be a concern with the ultra-low density snow over the next couple of days.