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Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
1/27/2017
Observer Name
Rupert & Cyndy
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Christmas Trees (Park City Ridgeline, above Daybreak lift)
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Found the surface hoar weak layer about 16" deep. Pocket, one pit had weak layer in half of it and not in the other. Not very reactive, failed at 15, but didn't slide off just settler a bit. Did not propagate on ECT. Lots of people skiing West Monitor without incident, we stuck to low angles.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
28°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates