Observation Date
1/2/2017
Observer Name
Meisenheimer
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Weather Comments
Snow straight out of the sky.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Comments

Shovel Tilt test showing the new snow old snow interface. The old snow from last week grew weak and sugary and now is a layer of concern. We will need to keep an eye on this layer as the snow stacks up.

Video

Another video showing two different snow pits at two different elevations. First pit was NE facing and 8300' in elevation. Second pit was NE facing and 9200' in elevation.

Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable