Observation: Empire Pass

Observation Date

11/18/2022

Observer Name

Torrey

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Empire Pass

Location Name or Route

Empire Pass

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

North

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Cold and clear.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Snow Profile

Aspect

West

Elevation

9,000'

Slope Angle

29°

Photo 1: Cross-section of the top 30cm of snow. Surface hoar on top with a thin crust below and facets developing below that.

Photo 2: Facets found below the thin crust noted in the first photo.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

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