Observation Date
1/22/2019
Observer Name
mrwiest
Region
Salt Lake » Lewis Peak
Location Name or Route
Near Lewis Peak
Comments
Fairly quick rookie observation. Initial hole was started by a snowmobile trench, so I thought I’d finish it up. Mostly curious to see what the story was for the area. For the most part looked pretty healthy with not too much faceting in lower layers. Some wind loading with deep snow.
Roughly 60cm of new snow. Due north of the observation and another 1000 ft in elevation we noted a lot of wind blown crust and some exposed plants and rocks on South face of Lewis Peak. Wind loaded edges that normally don’t develop cornice-like ridges were showing heavier than normal drift build.
Obviously this area is a lower (8000-9500) riding area, but goes to show you don’t need to get steep and deep to enjoy the fresh powder from the storm. The base has set down nicely for these types of areas and if you are a sledder you can find awesome riding cutting lines through trees and meadows.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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