Observation Date
12/26/2016
Observer Name
Jake Hutchinson
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Northern Park City Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Cold and bluebird this morning, a few clouds by the time a called it a day. South slopes felt a little sun affect depsite the cold temps.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow is settling rapidly, made for great turning conditions.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of alarming red flags. Pushed slope angles up to 37 degrees with not much more than a few harmless sluffs. Kept to mostly E and ESE aspects today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
lots of evidence of wind moving snow, but not many red flags or snow pit tests results to match.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Leary of the NSF but test results varied in multiple pits.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,400'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
surprisingly quiet out there today, once I escaped the madness that is Dutch Draw. Expected the new snow to be a little more willing to move given the amounts and cold temps, but just didn't see it. Excellent turns everywhere I went. Still feeling the old snow in a few spots.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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