Observation: West Porter

Observation Date
12/26/2019
Observer Name
P Diegel
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork » West Porter
Location Name or Route
West Porter Fork
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
It looked to me (1 pit) like this is diminishing and is now ~135 cm deep
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,000'
Comments
Compression Test: No failure. Prying on the column took some effort and resulted in eventual failure first about 65 cm down and then at the basal facets after prying again.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate