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Observation Date
5/17/2015
Observer Name
Bruce Tremper
Region
Salt Lake » All areas
Location Name or Route
Wasatch Range
Weather
Weather Comments
16" dense snow overnight at Alta with 2.4" water. 3" of water on Ben Lomond Peak by Ogden. I issued an Avalanche Warning last night for the Wasatch Range. Large, dangerous avalanches likely including at ski resorts closed for the season. Avoid all steep slopes and avalanche runout areas.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable