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Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
1/26/2022
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Christmas Tree Glades
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Another blue crisp day.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Polar aspects are still skiing oh so good. The near surface facets and couple of inches of fresh keep surprising me with stellar riding conditions.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
I observed some tranport today and with a boot pen of 30cm and light near surface facets and stellars there is plenty of snow available for transport. However if found the wind slabs are likely to be small.
Comments
I did a lazy mans snow pit today. I only looked at the top meter. There was 3"of new snow and facets on the surface and still triggering a weak layer 40cm deep that persists with buried near surface facets.
9400' North Aspect
28 degree slope
30cm boot pen
*photo below of surface with large stellars, decomposing particles, and some facets.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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