Observation: Scotties

Observation Date

1/14/2014

Observer Name

Chris Pond

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotties

Location Name or Route

Scotties to No Name

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Perfect Morning

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Rain-Rime Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

No new activity, no collapsing, cracking or other signs of instability. 4 compression tests on N 33 degree @10,000; two the columns collapsed, two failed Q2 with new snow (15-20") at ~25, two weak crusts in the exposed areas a couple inches apart. Some wet snow a few inches down persisting from Saturday's heat wave. Fun skiing.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Observation: Scotties

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