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Observation: Deer Valley Periphery

Observation Date
1/4/2019
Observer Name
Hennigh
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Deer Valley » Deer Valley Periphery
Location Name or Route
Baby Bump in the Deer Valley Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
South through West aspects were extremely wind effected unless sheltered. North through East aspects were less wind effected but the snow was definitely recycled.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Wind was beginning to load Northeast aspects that have poor snowpack structure.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
10°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates