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Observation: Hidden Canyon

Observation Date
11/2/2022
Observer Name
B
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Hidden Canyon
Location Name or Route
Hidden Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Winds died down at frontal passage with temperatures dropping throughout the day. S3 - S5 Precipitation Rates observed from 0830 on.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
11"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Riding was slower in this second storm than last weeks.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Hasty Pit at 10,200, NW: HS: 70cm, HN: 27cm (Moderate Density), Reactive Small Grained Facets (.5mm) below 3 mm friable m/f crust 25 cm down (CTV), as well 1mm Rounding Basal Facets observed 1cm above damp snow at ground interface,
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New snow density breaks appear to moderately reactive, and should settle out. Manageable.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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