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Observation Date
12/16/2016
Observer Name
Dan Hadley
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willow Heights
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Snow fall was off an on, but mostly stopped by 9 am.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Aside from the new layer of snow, snow pack was mostly very consolidated and moist. The bottom 3 to 6" was still faceted.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Ground facets with consolidated slab above was the one only concern in wind sheltered areas. Stability tests supported the concern, but did not present high likelihood of movement.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates