Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Red Flags

Red Flags

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

The Dry January PWL is still very weak and sits under 90cm of snow. It is still relatively reactive, especially if there is an area that has a thin snowpack or a "trigger point."

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wet Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

It was 42 degrees on the PC Ridgeline and the snow got heavy. I think a we slide could have enough energy to step down in the the PWL and create a large avalanche.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

9,800'