Observation: White Pine

Observation Date

1/16/2017

Observer Name

Glew

Region

Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine

Location Name or Route

White Pine

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Northeast

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Fairly sustained northeast winds in the alpine terrain but calmer in lower drainage bottoms.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Dense Loose

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Upper elevation wind effected the upper alpine terrain in White Pine. Sensitive wind slabs were easily triggered. Sheltered terrain remained soft.

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Wind Loading

Cracking

Collapsing

Large avalanche spotted in upper easterly facing Silver Creek drainage. Failed on the ground.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate