Snowpack

Observation: Alta Ski Area

Stuart SpivakSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
Northwest
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall, Cracking, Collapsing, Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2682 m

Without having dug a pit, the image will show the snow appearing more faceted like even at the top-most layer.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>New snowfall today, heaver than expected, larger flakes than expected.</p> <p>Sounded a lot like spring conditions when skiing. slush-like sounds of heavy snow getting pushed aside instead of a powdery swoosh. </p>