Observation: Mt Nebo Loop Road

Observation Date
1/30/2021
Observer Name
Raylund Smith
Region
Provo » Mt Nebo Loop Road
Location Name or Route
Nebo scenic byway
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
We completed an ECT test today which was showing layers starting to bind well with each other in the middle. However the top 12-14" Did break and slide with medium impacts. We were able to get the entire column to break with heavy impacts due to about 6-8" of facets still hanging out at the bottom of the pack. This created large heavy slabs that come free. We did experience whomping while on slopes as well as great slopes off the trail fracturing to the soil and sliding with large heavy slabs.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High