Snowpack

Observation: Emma Ridges

Bo Torrey, Quinn GravesSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
Southeast
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches, Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading, Cracking, Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2774 m
Slope Angle
35°

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>The recent load has made these easy to trigger and identify in snowpit test. Breaking 16" down below the previous snow surfaces' melt freeze crust.</p>

Medium to high density snow. This kind of snow skis and boards well on lower angle slopes. Ski penetration roughly 6"