Observation: Catherine's Pass

Observation Date

12/12/2021

Observer Name

Brian Burger

Region

Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Catherine's Pass

Location Name or Route

Catherine's Pass

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Snow Profile

Aspect

East

Elevation

10,200'

Comments

CT1 + ECTPV 60cm down; new/old snow interface; HS 155

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable