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Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
12/22/2019
Observer Name
Prival AIARE 1. Park City Freeski team, Craig Gordon
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Peak 5 - Ridge NW
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
L1 Student observations. PWL seemed to be on the mend in this unseasonably warm weather. Moist basal facets at the ground still exist under 75 cm of a very dense consolidated slab. Strong over weak snow still very present. CTM. ECTX. PST 28/100 (end) down 75. Creamy powder still exists on sheltered low angle terrain.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,400'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates