Observation: Bobs Knob

Observation Date
1/24/2014
Observer Name
Matt Primomo
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Timpanogos » Bob's Knob
Location Name or Route
Bobs Knob
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Recrystallized wonderland out there.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem #1 Comments
Still remains a slight possibility to trigger an avalanche where hardslabs overly buried NSF from Jan 7th evidenced by Propagation Saw Tests showing positive propagation propensity with cut lengths less than 50cm. See pit graph below. That said, my biggest risk today was stumbling upon a couple of moose as soon as I popped out of the woods and onto the ridge.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
31°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates