Observation: Snowbasin

Observation Date
11/11/2015
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin
Location Name or Route
snowbasin/Porky Chutes
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Winds were 10-15 Sw. Low clouds and light precip in upper elevations (above 8000ft). Cold temperatures.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

There was some areas of wind drifted snow as deep as 2 ft. Most areas snow depth was 8 Inches. The bottom two inches were faceted but very small facets 1 mm average. There was failure on a Graupel layer that was sensitive under new wind slabs.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Video

still bad skiing

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low