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Observation: Empire Pass

Observation Date
1/6/2022
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Empire Pass
Location Name or Route
Empire Pass - Park City Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
WARM. ~3" overnight. There was light snow/sleet at 9k on the PC ridge-line. Light to moderate winds but not much transport due to the moisture content of the recent snow.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Wind board or damp powder. Riding conditions less than ideal.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
22°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates