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Observation: Summit Park

Observation Date
3/28/2016
Observer Name
Paradis
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Summit Park
Location Name or Route
Summit Park
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Very wet snow at about 7000 to 8000 feet. Snow seemed to be sticking better at about 7500 feet.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Not enough new snow to cover old crusts at about 2pm. Snow continued through day.

Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Warm, wet, new snow plus some slick existing surfaces provide some avalanche potential. With only a few inches of snow, not a big deal but maybe something to consider for tomorrow.

Comments

Snow seemed to stick better to more north facing surfaces that had not developed a melt freeze crust in previous days. These were unreactive to ski cuts.

On other aspects, as shown in photos below, warm temps combined with slick crusts allowed for some minor loose snow avalanche potential. Could be something to keep in mind for tomorrow.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable