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Observation: Tushar Mountains

Observation Date
3/2/2015
Observer Name
Alec Hornstein
Location Name or Route
United States
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Over 2 feet of snow with significant wind loading in the Tushar Mountains over the last 48 hours.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2'
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Fairly heavy snow on top of very weak faceted snow pack on north facing slopes. South and East facing slopes were at or near ground before the snow fall this week. Several smaller skier triggered slides on north faces 3/2..
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High

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