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Observation: Chandler Peak

Observation Date
2/1/2017
Observer Name
Eric Shmookler
Region
Salt Lake » Oquirrh Mountains » Chandler Peak
Location Name or Route
Oquirrhs, Sharp Mt. and Chandler Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
I hadn't been to the Oquirrh's this year, so I thought I'd go over and take a look. Route was Ophir to the summit of Sharp Mountain via Serviceberry Canyon, then to Chandler Peak and exit via Chandler Creek drainage. Solar aspects were a mix of sun crust and wind crust. North and northeast aspects were favorable, soft, dense powder from about 10,000 feet down to about 8,500 feet. Below 8,500 feet, on these aspects, the snow became damp.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags noted. No evidence of past avalanche activity was seen. Small roller balls were visible in steep road cuts and creek beds.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
Pit was dug about on Chandler Peak, on a north facing slope (355 degrees) at an elevation of 8660 feet. Total snow depth at this location was 170cm. A faceted layer, as shown by the horizontal line in the photo, was noted 45cm down from the snow surface. Extended column test results were ECT 25 Q1 with incomplete propagation across the extended column at a depth of 30cm from the surface. Photos, view of Sharp Mountain from Chandler Peak, pit overview, pit detail.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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