Observation: Sunset Peak

Observation Date

12/6/2022

Observer Name

Hackbarth, J, & R Funk

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Sunset Peak

Location Name or Route

Sunset peak

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Is PWL a problem in North facing Sunset.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

10,300'

Comments

ECTX on ECT testing. No reactivity

PWL and poor structure captured below two finger significant non reactive strong layer 125 cm to 110 cm.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates