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Observation: Red Pine Gulch

Observation Date
1/26/2022
Observer Name
S Kinosian, N Dumont
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Red Pine Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
We observed wind loading/wind board snow conditions above about 10,200 ft on sub-ridges in upper Red Pine Fork. Not much of a concern today, but will become an issue with any new snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,100'
Comments
Went up Red Pine Fork today to explore snow conditions. The new snow from the past two small storm has vastly improved surface conditions. Mostly a dust on crust situation, but we found some very soft snow in spots and were overall surprised to find some great skiing. Minimal recrystallization has started to occur with the new snow, but will probably happen before the next storm cycle. The snowpack in upper Red Pine seems quite stable. We did not get any reactivity with a compression test. However, wind scouring/loading are providing a new problem layer (just under the new snow in our pit, about 8cm down) following future storms. We saw evidence of an old slide off No Name Baldy down Lake Shot, but the debris is mostly covered from additional storms.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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