Observation: Jupiter

Observation Date

1/23/2022

Observer Name

Dan May

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Jupiter

Location Name or Route

Jupiter Peak - Park City

Red Flags

Rapid Warming

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Normal Caution

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

No obvious concerns. Small sun cups on the surface of the snow. Solid 1F hard slab through out And 1F sun crust layer at 72cm out of 85 total.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

F Depth hoar at the bottom of the snowpack. Seems to be rounding and not a concern.

Snow Profile

Aspect

East

Elevation

9,500'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low

Coordinates