Observation: Upper Collins area

Observation Date
11/19/2019
Observer Name
Greg Gagne
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » Upper Collins area
Location Name or Route
Collins Gulch - Alta
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Moderate gusts at the upper elevations. No snow transport.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
About 45 cms/18" on northerly aspects above about 9000'. Southerly faces are bare, with patches of white on upper some elevation aspects facing east and west.
Comments
First look at the snow since 10/31 ahead of a weak storm due mid-week. Video below is description of current snowpack. Where there is pre-existing snow, it is weak and faceted. This is on northwest through northeast aspects above about 9000'.
Photos of the upper Cottonwoods and American Fork looking towards Timpanogos. Going forward this early winter it is important to identify where there is pre-existing snow and where the slopes are currently bare.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None