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Observation: Snowbird periphery

Observation Date
1/6/2021
Observer Name
JM
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Snowbird periphery
Location Name or Route
Sinners Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,200'
Comments
Settling and shooting cracks observed on 30 degree slope. Failures occurred on November facets at 50cm, ECTP30 and PST25/100 END
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate