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Observation Date
1/1/2013
Observer Name
mark white
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
E,SE face of Mt Raymond
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Coudy in the morning, blue bird in the afternoon, light N winds and cold temps.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was light and fluffy on most aspects except for SW, and due South wich had a thin sun crust.
Comments

Travel today was E, SE facing Raymond, N facing saddle between Gobblers and Raymond exit out Millcreek. Was not sure if the E, SE facing nose on Raymond was crusted or not, luckily it had just enough E in it to still be blower pow. Cornice drop at the top produced no sluffing and a stable snow pack. The nose had about 2 , 2.5ft of total snow pack with a supportable base underneath. Did note rapid faceting on all aspects except S, and SW facing terrain.

Skiing out the steep N facing saddle between Gobblers and Raymond also produced no sluffing, and a bit deeper ski penetration. No cracking or collapsing noted in todays travels, but definitely weakening snow on the surface that will most likely be a factor when we get a new snow load. Oh Yeah Happy New year to everyone, good season so far.