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Observation: Peruvian Ridge

Observation Date
10/25/2022
Observer Name
Miller and Kelly
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » Peruvian Ridge
Location Name or Route
Collins Gulch
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Calm winds- sky was mainly overcast with some breaks near the ridge-tops. Rime/cloud layer on the descent.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Some riming occurring on the descent- and sun affected surface snow noted on west facing below 9200' from yesterday's solar.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Very localized cracking isolated to ski tips in un-skied terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,800'
Slope Angle
35°
Ice pellets 4-6" off the ground as noted by the crystal card in above photo.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates