Observation: Scotts Backdoor

Observation Date

1/31/2021

Observer Name

Sienna Stark/Eric Praetorius

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotts Backdoor

Location Name or Route

Scotts Backdoor/BCC

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Heavy Snowfall

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Facetted snow near the ground. Strong snow over weak snow

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Normal Caution

Trend

Same

Snow Profile

Aspect

West

Elevation

9,400'

Comments

Very poor snow structure, strong over weak snow. Surface hoar forming throughout the day

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable