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Observation: Murdock Peak

Observation Date
2/1/2020
Observer Name
Brackelsberg
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Murdock Peak
Location Name or Route
Murdock Peak Area
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Upper ridges had a very firm wind crust. Sheltered areas had dense loose snow. As the sun hit the snow it was warming up quickly. I would expect most exposed slopes received afternoon sun today.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
No major red flags today as I avoided the wind loaded ridges.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
Today I was mostly interested in seeing what was in the top ~75cm of the snowpack to get an idea of what was going to get buried by the upcoming storm. The week layer ~20cm down is the layer I was curious about today and will most likely be my concern on Monday after we add additional snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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