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Observation: Jupiter

Observation Date
11/23/2014
Observer Name
pm
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Jupiter
Location Name or Route
Jup Peak cirque..
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Windy winter weather is continuing to load leeward slopes on most slopes in higher elevations...
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Unconsolidated and tricky. We must stay off any steep slopes facing NW to NE... Collapsing. Tricky. Not settled whatsoever.....
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
All North facing 30 degree + pitches off the ridgeline McConkeys to Jupiter Peak had slid. Found good snow in protected areas in lower angle unthreatened areas within the cirque, but is spotty because of shifting wind deposited snow...
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Lack of fear. Don't get excited or pushy in choosing your terrain to ski in while scary conditions prevail.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High

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