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Observation Date
11/20/2016
Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill B North
Location Name or Route
Mill B North to Porter Pass
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Temps quite warm 40F at 9500'.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow is isothermal at 9500' due north, though still structured. See profile.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments

Photos of Mineral through Broads. Would imagine new snow to bond well with warm pre-existing snow surfaces. Found just 12cm at 9500' at Porter/BCC ridgeline on due north. Isothermal, but still structured with an inch or two of loose early season 2m+ facets evident near the ground. Will hope for a cold snap to lock these up.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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