Observation: White Pine

Observation Date
12/17/2021
Observer Name
Alyssa Young
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine
Location Name or Route
Pink Pine Ridge @ 8400'
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
I have observed this problem on W-N-E aspects near and above treeline.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,400'
Comments
Pit on NNW aspect. At time of observation wind was light, sky obscured, and snowfall light, but blowing snow and heavier precip were observed earlier in the day. Pit was dug in a wind affected area. Collapsing and whumphing observed in area adjacent to pit as I approached.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable