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Observation: Reynolds Pk

Observation Date
1/22/2021
Observer Name
Muller
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Reynolds Pk
Location Name or Route
Reynolds Peak + Mill D North
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Started the day unsure of what would come to fruition. At noon, we ended up making it to summit of Reynolds Peak as storm clouds were further billowing over from LCC and creeping closer past the BCC road. Winds were calm as we arrived but became light, and flurries started to fall
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
1-2" powder on top of a faceted loose base
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
On top of our basal facets, the Surface Hoar noted and found yesterday was easy to find today as well. Notably I did not find much present in lower elevation Mill D, but it was very prevalent, standing, and in tact over all surfaces nearing the summit of Reynolds peak. Attached is a photo minutes before snow started to fall.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
18°
Photo is of SH present near summit Reynolds, and of weather nearing summit of Reynolds at noon.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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