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Observation: Meadow Fork

Observation Date
11/11/2018
Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Region
Skyline » Spring City Canyon » Meadow Fork
Location Name or Route
Meadow Fork, Spring City Canyon
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
8 to 10" of VERY low density snow. At one location I measured 8.5" of snow and .35" of H2O. That comes out to 3% density if I remember how to do the math.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Old snow from October is very faceted on slopes that are still holding any snow from that early storm.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,100'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
Under the new snow, the old snow from early October is quite faceted and sugary. Not what we want to see as a base layer. The good news is that this is only really a problem on due north facing slopes above about 9700' at this time. We will reassess the conditions again prior to the next significant storm which looks to be at least a week away.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None