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Observation Date
5/12/2014
Observer Name
Kendall/Passey
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Catherine's Pass
Location Name or Route
Catherine's Pass/ Rocky Point
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Beautiful morning. Almost too warm in the direct sun. A few clouds and a light breeze started to cool things off on our exit at noon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

The weekends northerly winds had their way with the snow on exposed slopes. They also created some odd wind drifts mid slope off Rocky Point. Protected areas held surprisingly good snow. 2"-5" on a supportable crust. We stayed clear of the obvious wind pillows. Solar aspects were getting moist by late morning.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate