Observation: Big Water

Observation Date
1/16/2022
Observer Name
Carson Wright
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Big Water
Location Name or Route
The Cone
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Rounding facets about 25 cm from the ground
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
Overall there is a low probability of the persistent weak layer failing, but if it does the entire season's snowpack is going with it in a very unsurvivable avalanche.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low