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Observation Date
1/17/2013
Observer Name
lara kendall
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
BCC, Butler Fork, Raymond
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Gorgeous day! Calm and warm. Light winds on exposed ridges.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Damp snow on all southerly aspects receiving sun. Crust on these aspects at the end of the day. Hard, stout wind slabs noted along the east ridge of Raymond. 'New' snow was wind effected but still very skiable once off the exposed ridge line. North facing trees in Butler are holding creamy powder.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Roller balls in full force on steep south facing terrain.