Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date

11/10/2022

Observer Name

John Mletschnig

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline

Location Name or Route

Park City Ridgeline

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

High elevation and leeward.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

On NE Half of the compass there is a small grain facet layer in the lower snowpack that may take some time to adjust with the recent load in places.

Comments

Pit on West Monitor Sneak

9700', ENE, 25°, HS 125cm

ECTP26 and ECTX @20cm above ground on small grain facets- 4F layer below P layer

ECTN11@40cm down from surface

Overall, the snow seemed pretty glued in. It felt very maritime. We did not observe many signs of instability.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

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