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Observation Date
11/29/2016
Observer Name
Smith
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch
Location Name or Route
Grizzly Gulch
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Shaped up to be a clear, beautiful post storm morning. A few misty clouds among the tallest peaks.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow was much more settled this morning compared to the 2' plus of classic Utah pow from yesterday. Looked to be about 14" of denser powder up top. Looks like this big right side up storm is going to go a long way to setting a solid base for our snowpack.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
You can see and feel where the 12 to 14" of consolidated snow lays on top of the storms from earlier last week. Overall the pack is bonding well and cracking wasn't obvious in the lower angle terrain in our area, but in the steeps today I'd imagine you could definitely get it to go.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Stomped around a bit on the east facing ridgeline at the top of Twin Lakes pass, wasn't able to get anything to crack. Should be settling nicely throughout the day with the calmer weather.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
10,400'
Slope Angle
35°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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