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Observation: West Willow

Observation Date
12/4/2014
Observer Name
Evelyn
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows » West Willow
Location Name or Route
Willows to West Monitor
Weather
Sky
Broken
Weather Comments
Balmy to down right hot when the sun was out.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
1" of new snow where over a smooth surface created quite good turning on many aspects and elevations without old tracks. Dense powder on north, soft and friendly spring like damp snow on sunny aspects. Timing is important - early mornings or after the sun's down, there will be widespread frozen crusts and breakable crusts could be an issue.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
However, where I looked, the general trend is toward a stronger pack due to warm temperatures. Still curious about the north facing slopes above about 10,500.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,000'
Comments
Contemplating a line through sage pillows.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate