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Observation: Murdock Peak

Observation Date
12/8/2018
Observer Name
Brackelsberg
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Murdock Peak
Location Name or Route
Park City Periphery
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
A humid day with brief periods of sun.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The very poor snowpack structure still exists on the north facing slopes we evaluated. We had some large collapsing on shallower north aspects. We had some riming on trees just below the ridgelines.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Per our snowpit results, the PWL is still our main concern in the shallower areas we have been traveling.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
29°
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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