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Observation: Scott Hill

Observation Date
1/22/2017
Observer Name
Charlie Hussey
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scott Hill
Location Name or Route
Scott Hill
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
High winds along the PC ridgeline.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
This is a view of Scott Hill. High winds were loading the slope off of this peak. Of note were a group of snowmobiles high marking this very slope.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates