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Observation: Mineral Fork

Observation Date
12/20/2015
Observer Name
Meisenheimer, Carrillo
Region
Salt Lake » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Rain-Rime Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments

Even though the avalanche danger was rated moderate, I avoided all steep slopes and had nothing hanging above me. I do not trust the snowpack right now.

Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Comments
Great video with all bases covered.
Willis Richardson
Mon, 12/21/2015