Observation Date
2/28/2021
Observer Name
John S
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine
Location Name or Route
White pine
Comments
White pine obvs pit
80 deg aspect
2630 elev
New snowfall on what appears to be vapor barrier crust was observed. Strong faceting above and below crust that formed before most recent storm.
Ectp 11 with small settlement on 5th hit from wrist that could have been new snow settling or some fracturing on plane. Bed surface at cust with lots of crust fracturing and settlement in facet layers.
New snow formed weak slab. Non reactive to slope test but very sensitive once isolated. Given light density of new snow and sun/heat crust in warm weather, could be major weak layer issue near the buried crust barrier in future.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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