Observation Date
3/16/2015
Observer Name
Hardesty and Wilson
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Guardsman to Jupiter and north to 9990
Comments
Wish I had more tonight for the observation. Photos below
1,2 - Though fully isothermal, wet snow found generally at the top of the old depth hoar and along the mid-Feb facets; also "refreeze" was in essence a wolf in sheep's clothing. Not significant water but a concern - and well reflected in layering of last couple of wet slabs/sluffs but pockety in nature only.
3,4 - sky cover can vary dramatically; similarly the micro climates etc where some areas may benefit from wind for cooling; others more protected may not; same for cloud cover only a few miles apart.
5,6 - grim booting across south facing Scott Peak and the exit down the Willows - where we could barely connect the dots to the road for egress.






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