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Observation: Alta Ski Area

Observation Date
11/12/2024
Observer Name
Stuart Spivak
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Sunnyside / Crooked Mile
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New snowfall today, heaver than expected, larger flakes than expected.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Sounded a lot like spring conditions when skiing. slush-like sounds of heavy snow getting pushed aside instead of a powdery swoosh.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,800'
Comments
Without having dug a pit, the image will show the snow appearing more faceted like even at the top-most layer.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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