Observation Date
11/25/2014
Observer Name
Fred
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Mill D North Fork to Little Water Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Overcast sky but not totally socked in. Wind was mainly light but there were puffs to 30mph for sure. Moderate tempature. No rime event but the warm air has really helped settle out the snowpack and greatly improved the little bit of skiing that there is.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Dense powder on the surface.

The snow pack is consolidating and not as "punchy" as yesterday. Along with this is a better ride on more gentle angled terrain.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I did not notice any collapsing today. No cracking either. That said I did dig a quick pit which cracked at the old snow/weed intterface with not much effort.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,400'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments

Went to Little Water Peak today to see if the bowl had run on its own during the storm. It had not. I chose not to tease the kitty and let the bowl be. I did not even get any cracking when peering into it.

It's all about the weather as usual. The warming trend is baking out the weak layers. However the junk on or near the ground is still there. Seems like the steep north is just waiting for a little push to start it moving.

I rate as considerable but that is totally location dependent. Things are trending in the right direction.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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