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Observation: Thomas Fork

Observation Date
3/6/2023
Observer Name
McGady
Region
Salt Lake » Neffs » Thomas Fork
Location Name or Route
Thomas Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Dug a pit on W-NW aspect at ~9200 ft in thomas fork. Notably we found a weak interface 65cm from the snow surface. This is likely the interface from Saturdays storm.This layer failed suddenly in extended column testing with energetic propagation, ECTP31 (we gave it an extra smash for good luck) the slab was fairly soft, fist to 4 finger hardness and right side up.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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