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Observation: Powder Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
11/26/2016
Observer Name
Powder Mtn Snow Safety
Region
Ogden » Powder Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
James Peak
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Moderate to strong southerly winds at ridgetop with scattered cloud cover. Max temp of 37 at 8500'.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Coverage remains shallow and highly aspect dependent at mid and upper elevations with little to now snow at low elevation.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The primary concern going into the series of storms over the next 72hrs is the existing weak surface snow, or the reluctance of storm snow to intially bond to it. 3-5mm surface hoar could also be found in sheltered areas on northelry aspects. Basal weakness have not been found to be a significant concern in the areas observed thus far.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Suspect increased wind slab potential over the next 24hrs with forecasted new snow and winds.

Snow Profile

Coverage and snow line near Ben Lomond and Willard Peak.

3-5mm surface hoar found on upper elevation northerly aspect in a protected area.

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