Observation Date
4/1/2014
Observer Name
John Mletschnig, P. R.
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine
Location Name or Route
Wolverine Bowl
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Wind speed and direction varied from east to northwest. Periods of intense precipitation.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Two density inversions were apparent within the new snow; one down about 5'', the other 12'' just above the old snow interface (at 130pm).
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Density inversions in the new snow left a very poor structure during the storm today and was quite reactive with widespread cracking and the ability to remotely trigger slides observed. The winds which increased during the afternoon stiffened and thickened slabs even further.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
Snow was being transported at times what seemed in all directions today with bouts of intense precipitation, beware of reactive slabs in unusual places.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
