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Observation: White Pine

Observation Date
12/21/2019
Observer Name
Trevor
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine
Location Name or Route
White Pine
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Spent the day in White Pine for an Avvy 2 Class. We wanted to dig a pit on lower elevation N facing terrain to see if the persistent weak layer was a concern. Compression Test produced CT26BK but the break was not planar. Extended Column ECTX. Below is a photo of the bonding facets in our pit near the ground.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
We did notice an increase in wind throughout the day.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
7,700'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates