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Observation: Powder Mountain

Observation Date
12/1/2016
Observer Name
Paige Pagnucco
Region
Ogden » Powder Mountain
Location Name or Route
Powder Mountain pre-opening
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Brisk day with little wind and very light snowfall. Sun peeked out around 12:20 for 5-10 minutes only.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Very light density, classic Utah powder

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
no obvious, glaring red flags.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

With higher accumulations from the last storm at higher elevations, the ground layer facets are still a concern. Below 9000' seems like there's just not enough snow yet.

Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
33°
Comments

Everything above about 8300" was coated in rime.

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