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Observation: Fairview Canyon

Observation Date
12/20/2013
Observer Name
Kobernik
Region
Skyline » Fairview Canyon
Location Name or Route
Head of Fairview Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

3 to 5 inches of new snow, fairly unaffected by the wind even up on top of Fairview Canyon, high on SR 31.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Unfortunately, the Skyline is suffering from the long dry spells like the rest of Northern Utah which has created numerous layers of weak sugary snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments

While there is plenty of weak snow, the most recent storm did not produce enough to overload them as far as I could see. Winds are expected to increase on Saturday which will increase the danger by drifting snow into stiff slabs on these faceted weak layers.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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