Snowpack

Observation: Alta Periphery

Mark StaplesSalt Lake
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Quick report

Photo below of Sunset Peak. Notice the wind scour that exposed old ski tracks. Lower, notice a few drifts.

Places untouched by wind or the slightest bit of drifting had better riding.

Wind slabs were very shallow and very small. Perhaps a few larger ones could be found. However, hard icy conditions were more of a hazard in steep exposed terrain.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Strong winds Monday night created a few drifts and scoured other slopes. These drifts and wind slabs were shallow and very small. Not much of an issue.</p>

Few inches of new snow mostly resting on hard icy snow. Low angle slopes untouched by winds had the best riding conditions b/c you could mostly surf on top of the new snow.