Observation: Willows

Observation Date
2/6/2021
Observer Name
John Lemnotis
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willows
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Took a closer look at the basal facets on a W face at 9850 near the monitors. HS was150 and yielded PST 40/130 END down 130 oh depth hoar. This means scary connectivity and propagation within our deepest weak layer. This is a non polar aspect! In our second pit 40' away on the same aspect and elevation we found an HS of 120cm ECTPH down 90 on depth hoar. Will post video this evening.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High