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Observation: Grizzly Gulch

Observation Date
1/4/2021
Observer Name
Ethan Quinn
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch
Location Name or Route
Grizzly Gultch
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
There seemed to be that persistant weak layer on this west facing aspect still, however, it was much less reactive than the north and east facing slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
This pit was dug in Grizzly Gultch at 9040 feet on a west facing slope of 20 Degrees incline. It was a warm 38 Degrees fahrenheit, and there did not appear to be any loading on the slope of any kind.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable