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Observation Date
1/6/2017
Observer Name
Jake Hutchinson
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Flagstaff Ridge
Location Name or Route
Flagstaff Apron
Weather
Sky
Clear
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

New snow is settling quickly and bonding to old snow surface. While students were performing full profiles, I took the time to geek out on the surface snow, hoping to catch a glimpse of RR grains forming. Instead found Diurnal NSF well underway on the shady areas.

Comments

With a cold clear night on the doorstep and another cold clear day, I expect that this will continue for at least another 24 hours or so, potentially setting us up with a weak layer snow surface ahead of the next storm Sunday.

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