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Observation: Powder Park

Observation Date
1/16/2021
Observer Name
Wes
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » Powder Park
Location Name or Route
Powder Park
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
We found zipper crust on most aspects with 1.5" of new snow on top. Overall it was a pleasant surprise how much the dusting of snow improving ski conditions.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
26°
Comments
Admittedly this was a poor pit location. It must have had mid slope wind loading at some point due to the HS of 113cm. Results were par for the course regardless. The slab seems to be very cohesive yet stubborn.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates