Observation Date
4/9/2015
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Brighton perimeter
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Heating 'bout the only weather factor changing the avy conditions
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Shallow medium density snow. Low angle slopes produced nice riding conditions. Steep terrain a bit scratchy underfoot

Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments

A big shout out to Chris Stowe and the Brighton Patrol for allowing me a few early morning stability evaluation laps in the Upper Milly Bowl... y'all rock!

Some cracking and shallow soft slabs in the new storm snow early this morning, but very predictable avalanche conditions that became a non-issue with a little heat and greenhousing.

Snow took on heat early, especially terrain facing the south half of the compass, but the surface snow remained surfy and fun. North facing slopes probably have a good chance to rebound with clear sky tonight.

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