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Observation: Alta Periphery

Observation Date
11/11/2021
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Periphery
Location Name or Route
Alta Periphery
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Strong westerly winds on the ridges. Blowing snow. Observed ~1" of snowfall.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
38°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates