Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date
3/13/2021
Observer Name
Ethan Romer
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Park City Ridgeline
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Comments
HN was 10 cm at 9000'. The new snow was low density and was being blown around by L to M winds from the NE. There was a whiteout above 9000' that was restricting vision to about 25 m. I found wind drifts on W aspects that were producing cracks, but they were not very cohesive and only existed just off of the ridgeline. There was rime on trees above 9000' indicating a prolonged NE wind. I did not notice any new snow instabilities or storm slab formation. I observed low danger at the mid and lower elevations, but did not explore the upper elevation band where the wind slab problem was likely more prevalent.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates