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Observation: Pt. Supreme

Observation Date
11/11/2015
Observer Name
Joey Campanelli
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » Pt. Supreme
Location Name or Route
Supreme - Rock n Roll
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
One small collapse in isolated West 10,000'. Old snow collapsed the ground facets. -see videos Cracking of wind drifted pillows.
Video
It was cold and I was in a hurry but I wanted a quick CT next to my arm pit. Failed on 11, not a clean failure and what slab there was broke apart as I tried to handle it.
Video
Heard small collapse the length of my skis and a few feet wide. Dug down to inspect.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low