Observation: Days Fork

Observation Date
1/13/2019
Observer Name
Becca Babicz
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork
Location Name or Route
Days Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Deep persistent layer (16 cm) failed on CTH26SPx 2.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,600'
Comments
9610 ft
NW 305
Upper Days Fork Drainage
Incline: 23
HS: 134
Noted:
Surface Faceting
Mid pack faceting
Advanced facets above and below October rain crust
Deep persistent layer is still there
October ice crust showing signs of decomposition.
Isolated depth hoar below rain crust
Sudden results on DT’s and CT’s on advanced facets size 4mm down 107 cm from snow surface.
Ascended Binx to start the day an noted melt/freeze on steeper aspects
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate