Observation: Squaretop

Observation Date

12/8/2015

Observer Name

Jake Hutchinson

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Squaretop

Location Name or Route

Square Top

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Moderate

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

High

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

It obviously rained quite high last night before this small amount of new snow. The inch made turning conditions surprisingly good, but maybe it just felt that way because I haven't really had any good turns yet this year.

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Structure is poor, just needs a load, I don't foresee it taking too much to tip the balance at this point.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Normal Caution

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

No real avalanche problems now, we'll see what happens when and if the snow comes.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

9,700'

Slope Angle

39°

Video

https://vimeo.com/148286016

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

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