Observation: Coalpit 4

Observation Date
2/13/2019
Observer Name
Kyle and Mike
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Coalpit 4
Location Name or Route
Coalpit #4
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
6,700'
Comments
FORECASTER NOTE: It looks like there is a thick layer(s) of graupel in the snowpit wall. Graupel is hail-like pellets of snow. They tend to roll down steep terrain and pile up (or pool) where the angle lessens slightly. These places can produce avalanches until the graupel bonds which can take a day or two.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable