Quick report
- Red Flags
- Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading
- Red Flags Comment
- <p>Enough wind and high PI to make me think that the upper elevations may have an increased hazard in SW UT.</p>
No snow profile today.
Photos below:
1. Rimed dendrite, best I could do with an iphone.
2. Travel conditions @6,500', late afternoon snow smoothed over the sled tracks nicely.
I spoke with some sledders who made it into the high country on the Chalk Creek Road, They said it was too rocky and needs at least a foot more of snow.
Snotel sites in SW Utah as of 4 pm are showing a consistent 7 to 8" of snow with Brian head the winner with 10".
Pahvants:
Pine Creek- 8",
Bob's Hollow - 4",
Tushers:
Kimberley Mine - 7",
Big Flat - 7",
Brian Head:
Brian Head 10",
Webster Flat - 7"
I would guess that a considerable hazard in the upper elevations is warranted.
If anyone wants to get in touch with me about snow/avalanche questions in SW Utah, I can be reached at [email protected]. I would be happy to walk anyone through the observation process. All observations are appreciated.
Video below of rimed forms falling late in the day.
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>Speculation on my part that there would be increased hazard related to the new snow in the upper elevations.</p> <p>Normal caution for a thin snow pack.</p>
Powder on a damp base where it fell on bare dirt. Well bonded where it fell on snow. Note: I only got to 6,500' could be different up high. Late day event was slightly denser with a minor inversion.