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Observation: Daly Canyon

Observation Date
3/1/2019
Observer Name
Andrew Hennigh
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Daly Canyon
Location Name or Route
Daly Ave.
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Warm temps with a little light graupel falling.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
The snow at 7500' on a NE aspect had a definite spring time damp feel to it. In more treed areas I was able to get some good snow pushing down hill and entraining but wasn't on any big enough slopes for impressive results.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
See pit profile.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,500'
Slope Angle
25°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates