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Observation: Bountiful

Observation Date
1/22/2019
Observer Name
Justin Bagnell/Cal Taylor
Region
Salt Lake » Bountiful
Location Name or Route
Mill Creek/Bountiful
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Continued persistent weak layer at 65Cm.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Wet heavy snow throughout the weekend.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,200'
Comments
We performed a ct test on the northeast aspect across from a snowmobiler trigger avalanche from Saturday 1/19/19. The snow height was at 160cm. The column failed at an Et18 at the suspect weak layer at 65CM with a clean shear. The weak layer will propagate and create large slab avalanches.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates