Observation: Brian Head Ski Resort

Observation Date

2/19/2021

Observer Name

Brian Head Ski Patrol

Region

Southwest » Brian Head Ski Resort

Location Name or Route

Tittie Whistler - North

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

CT 15, ETC 22, both breaking to the bottom layer of facets, 43 cm of Fist or softer, with a small hard layer above and a large slab on top of that.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

10,800'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

Coordinates