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Observation: Highline

Observation Date
12/12/2023
Observer Name
Sean Hathcock
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork » Highline
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork/Highline
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Two crusts between 30cms and 40cms, measuring 1-2cms thick, separate the newer snow from the facets. Rounding facets 30cm to ground. About 1-1.5mm and linking together. No visible avalanche activity from Mineral Fork/Mill B south fork ridgeline, although east facers were rather shady by then. (See photo 4 for the ground facets)
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Although I had ECTX in two pits, I was able to separate last weekends storm snow from the old interface with a shovel from the backside of the pit. This seemed like the most suspect layer in the pit; 60cms from the ground. Textured and fuzzy looking.
Snow Profile
Comments
Who put the moosepack in the skintrack!?!?
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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