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Observation: Flagstaff Ridge

Observation Date
1/10/2021
Observer Name
AIARE Rec 2
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Flagstaff Ridge
Location Name or Route
South of Flagstaff Mtn
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Skied N to NE shady unnamed low angle slope at 8800', half a mile south of Park Benchmark and Flagstaff Mountain off Empire Pass. Experienced several significant whoompfing and collapsing events on return ascent. Photo 1 of slabs releasing on PWL.
Comments
Observed pronounced surface hoar and timing, especially out of the sun. (photo 2)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates