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Observation: Wolverine Bowl

Observation Date
11/30/2024
Observer Name
CC
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine Bowl
Location Name or Route
Mt Wolverine
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Given the recent storms and avalanche observations my partner and I decided to take a walk over to Mt Wolverine bowl to dig a pit and see what we'd find. Being upper elevation (10600') and NE facing we expected to see the PWL. Pit details:
  • Wind loaded
  • 95 cm depth HS
  • PWL at ground (decomposing facets)
  • PWL at 40 cm
  • CT22 planar collapse @ 40 cm PWL
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
In isolated areas, was non-reactive to us but we stuck to low angle terrain.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,600'
Comments
Facets at ground PWL were larger/more rounded than the 40cm PWL facets.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate