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Observation: Pink Pine

Observation Date
2/14/2020
Observer Name
mackenzie
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine » Pink Pine
Location Name or Route
pink pine
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
clear am. pm high cloud cover. wind transport and flagging on high peaks and ridgelines
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Rain-Rime Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Near surface facets on sheltered north facing terrain. 1 cm crust 2 cm down on north facing terrain up to 10000'. Recent wind slab and on east aspects along ridgelines above 9500'. Winds kept sunny aspects from progressing from damp to wet. Will see how near surface facets react to load sunday but looks to be a fairly widespread weak layer.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No major red flags today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Wind transport filling in old tracks on east aspects above 9500' and building cornice along pink pine ridge and upper white pine. No evidence of slabs releasing under skiers today.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
28°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates