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Observation: Mineral Fork

Observation Date
1/7/2015
Observer Name
Trent Meisenheimer
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork - Santiago Ridge
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Stunning day to be in the alpine...
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Lots a variability to the snowpack right now. Some powder turns were made.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Seemed pretty managable out there today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Today was the first day of the season where I trusted the steeper North facing terrain. I still followed safe terrain selection and avoided exposure where I needed to. I feel the stability is quite good for the time being.

Comments

Pictures are a overview of the Alpine terrain in Mineral, Lake Blanch, and Broads Fork.

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