Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date

12/16/2021

Observer Name

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline

Location Name or Route

PC ridgeline

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Collapsing

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Lots of obvious whomping and collapsing. Seemed to happen after the 2nd or 3rd person traaveld over the same spot.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Problem #2 Comments

Obvious and expeceted wind loading on northerly slopes.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable