Observation: Maybird Gulch

Observation Date
2/24/2021
Observer Name
Park
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Maybird Gulch
Location Name or Route
The Church, Maybird Gulch
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Poor structure although the basal facets are rounding off and forming weak bonds in this location.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,900'
Comments
Kept smashing the ECT with no results. Shovel tilt test showed a clean shear under the Feb23rd MF crust, this could become a problem when we get more snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates