Observation: Mary Ellen

Observation Date

1/7/2020

Observer Name

Zimmerman-Wall

Region

Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Snowbird periphery » Mary Ellen

Location Name or Route

Mary Ellen Gulch/Lower Mineral Basin

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

The profile I dug was on a 9800' SE facing 25 degree slope. Crust was not present (slope angle related?). The result was ECTN29 down 40cm on facets.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wet Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

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