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Observation: Silver Fork

Observation Date
2/11/2018
Observer Name
Lara Rheinemann
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork
Location Name or Route
East Bowl
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Stronger winds on the ridgelines surrounding East Bowl. We observed wind loading especially on north/northwest aspects.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Good but variable riding conditions. Excellent turns on westfacing, low angle slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
9,600'
Slope Angle
36°
Comments
We dug a pit behind a small rollover. Snowpack was variable and shallow (between 40 and 75 cm), with a weak layer with faceted snow 25cm off the ground (CTH Q2, ECTN23).
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate