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Observation: Collins Gulch

Observation Date
11/10/2015
Observer Name
Joey Campanelli
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Collins Gulch
Location Name or Route
Taint - Alta
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
About 16" of new low density ~5% fell today. Currently, the winds are blowing fairly steadily and some snow is being transported. In exposed areas a really small 1/2" thick soft slab is forming. Looks like more snow on the way with the chance of the lake adding in some substantial accumulation!
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
The kind dreams are made of!
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
This morning there was a high PI rate between 6am and 8 am while I was out. Currently 7pm, less than an inch an hour. The wind is blowing steady, not very hard, but the low density snow is moving around.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,600'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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