Observation: Electric Lake

Observation Date
3/6/2023
Observer Name
Magerl
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Electric Lake
Location Name or Route
Electric Lake
Weather
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cloudy and light snow in the morning, but then an hour of greenhousing starting around 10:30 followed by an hour of sunshine. Then the clouds and steady snow returned.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
About two inches of light fluff at 8,600', four inches at 9,600' at 10.30 A.M. Alas, can't be a lazy starter in March and expect light powder all day. The greenhousing took some of the lightness off the top, and then the direct sunlight after the clouds parted took a bit more. Still pretty worthwhile turns on the north facing aspects. Some wind crust on the most exposed ridges, but much less than I expected. Climbed back up a south face at 2 P.M., after the clouds filled back in and snowfall resumed, and the south-facing snow wasn't showing too much damage. Would expect decent to good riding conditions on all aspects Tuesday morning, with cloudy and cool conditions helping preserve the goods. Skied a few 35+ degree north-facing slopes at 9,500' and experienced no cracking, sloughing or collapsing. Saw no wind transport today, much in contrast to yesterday. Saw no rollerballs up high, saw just a few on the drive down lower Fairview Canyon.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low