Observation: Alta Periphery

Observation Date
12/14/2020
Observer Name
Muller
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Periphery
Location Name or Route
Alta Brighton Periphery
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
less snow fell than expected. Only an inch or two new from 8am to 4pm
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
The sensitivity and widespread nature of small "pockets" today was impressive. On any mellow rollover reaching above 35 degrees you could bet with an accuracy that would make Vegas go bankrupt that you would get a small "avalanche". I put it in quotes because what I am referring to were D.5-1 in size and surprisingly small. Probably had 20 collapses and 20 small "avalanches" throughout the day today. A couple pictures attached...although I wish I took more photos.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable