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Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
1/27/2021
Observer Name
Wes
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
PC Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Lots of wind transport on the PC Ridgeline, loading up the East and North aspects.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
At least 2 other avalanches reported on the Ridgeline today. I think we can expect to see more tomorrow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
22°
Comments
No surprises here. The PWL is still a dragon that can be awoken at any moment. My stability test showed propagation through a barely cohesive slab on 22. The failure had good energy and was very clean. Still looking for more snow load to make this super active again.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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