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Observation Date
12/18/2016
Observer Name
Patrick
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Sunset Peak
Location Name or Route
Catherine Pass
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Brutal cold, sun was much appreciated! Didn't encounter major change in wind until I was at the top of Catherine Pass.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Started at the Brighton Resort lot and headed up to Catherine Pass and back into the resort. In the trees and North facing shots were much better than the laps in Sunset Peak, snow was grippy underneath and heavy. Settlement cones were observed so the new snow is sitting a bit better over time.
Snow Profile
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
evidence of wind on the ridge tops.
Looked to be a natural release from the cliffs above below the 2 upper lakes. Saw some of these across viewing the opposite direction in much steeper terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate