Observation: Emigration Canyon

Observation Date

1/18/2019

Observer Name

Mark Staples

Region

Salt Lake » Emigration Canyon

Location Name or Route

Ridge between Emigration/Parleys

Weather

Weather Comments

Clearing skies at end of day. Temps felt like they were dropping.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Very dense new snow

Red Flags

Collapsing

Red Flags Comments

isolated collapsing.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Damp facets are the problem. Nearby Lookout Peak Snotel recorded 3.3” of water with this storm.

Comments

As facets near ground refreezes, low elevations will have a very strong snowpack. They are unstable at the moment.

location: N facing, 6,600 feet

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

Coordinates