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Observation: Emigration Canyon

Observation Date
1/18/2019
Observer Name
Mark Staples
Region
Salt Lake » Emigration Canyon
Location Name or Route
Ridge between Emigration/Parleys
Weather
Weather Comments
Clearing skies at end of day. Temps felt like they were dropping.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very dense new snow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
isolated collapsing.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Damp facets are the problem. Nearby Lookout Peak Snotel recorded 3.3” of water with this storm.
Comments
As facets near ground refreezes, low elevations will have a very strong snowpack. They are unstable at the moment.
location: N facing, 6,600 feet
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates