Observation: Salt Lake

Observation Date

11/15/2024

Observer Name

Ambler, Servais

Region

Salt Lake

Location Name or Route

Gad Valley *closed

Weather

Sky

Broken

Wind Direction

South

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Billowing snow onto north slopes from strong gusts at high ridges. Previous wind affect at mid elevations. Occasional moderate / maybe strong gusts at mid elevations from various direction.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Dense Loose

Wind Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

Variable depth and surface conditions from recent wind.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Felt a notable collapse at the top of gadzooks. Variable depth. Thinner areas have developed facets (and lots of rocks). The thicker areas also have rocks. Obvious wind loading previous and present on exposed terrain.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Slab

Problem #1 Comments

Lots of snow being rearranged over a weak foundation

Comments

Update - gad valley is closed.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

None

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

None

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