Observer Name
MP
Observation Date
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Maybird Gulch
Location Name or Route
Pfiefferhorn Ridge East
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Repeater
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
150'
Comments
Looks to be sz R1.5 D1.5 that was a wind loaded pocket resting on the bed surface of faceted snow from Jan/Feb high pressure.
This is a good indicator of alpine stability on the N/NE/NW side of the compass. While no pervasive natural activity on the PWL in the White Pine/Hogum/Red pine area, it's still a game of minesweeper up high in less traveled areas. Wind-loaded pockets remain suspect.
Forecaster Comments: This appears to be a repeater from early January.
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