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Observation: Alta Ski Area

Observation Date
11/28/2016
Observer Name
B Pelletier
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Alta Cat Shop
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snow tapering off in the late evening
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
If the cornice is this big at the Alta cat shop there must be some huge ones on the high ridge lines. Be careful.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,700'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable