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Observation: Murdock Peak

Observation Date
11/30/2018
Observer Name
Lozier/Rothe
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Lambs Canyon » Murdock Peak
Location Name or Route
Murdock Peak North Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
October facet/crust combo, also facets and depth hoar below. The facets on top of the rain crust appear to be rounding.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Storm slab was a secondary concern when we set out in the morning, but we did not observe much slab development. This will change with additional loading and wind, increasing the danger.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,300'
Comments
We went up to investigate the current snowpack structure, looking specifically for the October facets and October rain crust (crust/facet combo). Due to the thin cover in this area, we could only find facets above 9,000 feet on the N/NE aspects - some were moist. See our snow profile for details. Apologies for my subpar commentary on the video.
Video
https://vimeo.com/303907862
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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