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Observation: Mt Holly

Observation Date
2/11/2018
Observer Name
Toddeo
Region
Southwest » Tushers » Mt Holly
Location Name or Route
Tushers - Mt. Holly - SE Bowl
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Started out clear and calm. South winds picked up by early afternoon. Cloudy by time I left at 3pm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

1" may be a stretch but it is what showed on the Big Flat Snotel. Most areas were blown clear of new snow. The trick today was to ski in areas were it had blown in to 3-4" of dense snow. Most surfaces were supportable, this is the main reason travel is possible. The exception being in shady protected areas at and just below treeline. These areas have a HS of 14" of weak faceting snow.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No Red Flags Today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Normal caution for a very thin snow pack.

Comments

No snow profile, not enough snow. The two photos below show the SE bowl of Mount Holly over the last two weeks. Photo 1, today. Photo 2, 2 weeks ago. Upper elevation areas have undergone a lo of melting. Photo 3, the alpine.....

Photos below:

1. Ski crampons came in handy today.

2. Looking north from the south summit of Mt. Holly.

3. Looking south from the south summit of Mount Holly to Lake Peak.

If anyone wants to get in touch with me about snow/avalanche questions in SW Utah, I can be reached at [email protected]. I would be happy to walk anyone through the observation process. All observations are appreciated.

Low danger in this area.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low