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Observation: Smith-Moorehouse

Observation Date
12/20/2013
Observer Name
Ben
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Smith-Moorehouse
Location Name or Route
Smith and Morehouse
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Beautiful warm day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was getting wet in the sun
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Not a lot of snow in the area, and very complex structure.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
The new storm came in with a rain event to start creating a bad crust on top of a very faceted layer. More snow will certainly trigger a natural cycle.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,800'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High