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Observation: west porter

Observation Date
12/11/2023
Observer Name
P Diegel
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » west porter
Location Name or Route
West Porter Fork
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Active PWL? CTN and ECTX (no failure on compression and ECT test), but the extended column popped out with a clean shear with just a little shovel prying at about 30 cm from the ground. No other red flags.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates