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Observation: Python Chutes

Observation Date
1/11/2022
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Dutch Draw » Python Chutes
Location Name or Route
Python Chutes
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Great riding condition on the NE through N. Everything else is wind or sun crusted by now.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The facets in the PWL still had mostly sharp angles with a few rounded edges. It was still fist hard and bounced easily on my crystal card. However in my HS 113 pit the PWL was very stubborn and only broke with a shovel shear after an ETCX result.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
24°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates