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Observation: Butler Trees

Observation Date
3/17/2018
Observer Name
Lara Rheinemann
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Butler Fork » Butler Trees
Location Name or Route
Butler Trees/Butler Fork
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Light snowfall throughout the late morning and early afternoon, enough to put a fresh layer on the skin track between laps. Only light wind on the ridges and on Circle Awl peak.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
34°
Comments
Snow height 160cm, three weak layers 125, 75 and 40 cm off the ground with dense facets. Weak layer 125 cm off the ground failed in column test (CTH 23, RP/Q2). No propagation in ECT.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable