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Observation: Empire Canyon

Observation Date
11/11/2020
Observer Name
Tart
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Empire Canyon
Location Name or Route
Empire Pass
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Well, all that's out there is new snow. The break in the precip yesterday made for density changes that was reactive to ski cuts on test slope cut banks.
Comments
There may not be much snow out there, but the recipe for avalanches is there.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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