Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
12/10/2021
Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson, Deschu
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Park City Ridgeline - Scott Hill
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cold. Wind developing drifts on north and east starting zones
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Many red flags today.
Comments
Pre-existing faceted snow on generally northwest to east at mid and upper elevations showed its hand today. Heavy snowfall plus wind easily overwhelming a weak faceted base. Will continue to be dangerous for several days.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable