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Observation: Guardsman Pass area

Observation Date
12/15/2021
Observer Name
Weston S.
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Guardsman Pass area
Location Name or Route
X-Files
Weather
Sky
Clear
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Great riding conditions aside from a little wind skin. The snow surface was a thin layer of graupel.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Walking just below the ridgeline I triggered a loud woomph and collapse. I stopped in my tracks and dug a quick pit.
X-file trees
9000' HS 65cm
315 NW 20 degree slope
CTE1 @25 cm (PWL)
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates