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Observation: Lake Mary Chutes

Observation Date
12/7/2019
Observer Name
Tony Pavlantos
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter » Lake Mary Chutes
Location Name or Route
Mary’s Chutes Area Brighton Periphery
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Poor anow structure observed at all elevations above 8500' in the Brighton periphery. Test profile completed at 9507'. NE aspect. 28 degree wind loaded test slope above Mary's Chutes. HS 115, ECTP14 (SC), CT13. Suspect depth hoar layer was 40cm thick with one finger slab above. A second hasty pit at 9203'. NE aspect wind sheltered 16 degree slope revealed same structure. HS 85cm. Patience please.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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