Observation Date
11/12/2015
Observer Name
mark white
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
PC Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Clear and sunny but still cool in the shade.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

There was about 12-14 inches total snow in the Monitor bowls, the surface is completely faceted with surface hoar on top.

Comments

Went to the PC Ridgeline from BCC today was curious about how much new snow was there and the condition of the snow on the ground. What I discovered is a facet factory running full blast. Both West and South Monitor, have around a foot of snow and the snow is not layered, the surface snow is supper loose and the lower pack is well on it's way to being completely faceted too. Not a good sign when even the more easterly facing part of South Monitor is faceted to the ground and not much chance of recovering unless the temps get really warm, but I wouldn't count on that, the sun angle is so low right now its just going to get weaker. I did experience some cracking and settlements on the ridgeline but once i got into the bowl it was just a facet fest.

Photos: coverage South Monitor, West Monitor, Scotts Peak, Dutches Draw, Macdonalds, and Down Canyon, Cracking on the ridgeline of South Monitor, Surface Hoar in the bowls and if you want to go there

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