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Observation: West Scotties

Observation Date
2/15/2021
Observer Name
Cbrown
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » West Scotties
Location Name or Route
LCC-White Pine, Lower West Scotties
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Calm winds in the morning, increasing in the PM. S-1 during AM, increasing upon exit @ 13:00 to S2.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Observed small natural dry loose around 12:00 coming off ESE 9,800' of the south ridge of Rainbow peak. Dug on Westerly at 8,500' do investigate off aspects again. Had 5 other holes close by on WNW, W, WSW with similar structure/results, with WNW showing slightly poorer structure/easier results. See pit below, dug on WSW.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Not much new to discuss. Storm cycle will give us the best info
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
With increasing winds will see increase. Slight density inversions noted in new snow and snow falling this morning, storm slab and dry loose also problems.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
16°
Comments
Starting to feel spooky out there. Great time to sit back and observe how the spx/mtns react to the loading....
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates