Observation: Lone Peak

Observation Date
1/23/2021
Observer Name
Brady Evans
Region
Salt Lake » Lone Peak
Location Name or Route
Heavens Halfpipe
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
Long day to lone peak today. Above 8000' was widespread cracking with nearly every step. Multiple observed collapses along the way.I dug a few hand pits as well and observed around 2' of snow on top of the thick melt freeze crust.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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