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Observation: Catherine's Pass

Observation Date
1/11/2015
Observer Name
Patrick G.
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Catherine's Pass
Location Name or Route
Catherine Pass from Brighton
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Visibility towards the top of Catherine's pass diminished and clearing towards the afternoon. Little to no wind with little evidence of wind events from the night before.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was great today and a much needed refresher to cover some of the preexisting crusts. Very supportable turns overall.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
I didn't see evidence of wind loading or any shooting cracks. Snow seemed to be fairly evenly distributed throughout all the aspects I was on today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
For now, I would be interested to see how this next storm sets up on the new snow and crusts. Wind and snowfall totals considered, danger would rise tomorrow afternoon during the storm.
Snow Profile
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
32°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate

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