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Observation: Slide Canyon

Observation Date
1/18/2015
Observer Name
Primomo
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Slide Canyon
Location Name or Route
Slide Canyon
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Scattered high clouds. Some wind re-distribution.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Creamy pseudo corn on SE in the morning, a stiff breeze helped to keep the surface cool while underneath softened up making for some good skiing.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Evidence of widespread activity in Slide Canyon and Chablis during the storm is beginning to get obscured. Overall, good stability and structure, but was able to find the 1/9 buried SH/NSF down 30cm in a sheltered area at 8600ft NE, producing STH Q1, CTM SP. In locations that have avalanched we were unable to find this layer. Old, hard wind slabs are scattered about, most unreactive or very stubborn.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #2 Comments

Wet loose still possible to initiate on S'ly aspects below 8000ft. with daytime warming.

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
32°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate