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Observation: Microwave

Observation Date
12/8/2022
Observer Name
Pavlantos, Fly
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Microwave
Location Name or Route
Microwave
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Weak Faceted snow observed under 1cm decomposing crust, under 38cm recent storm snow and overnight fluff. Concerned with new snow loading or if upper snow pack becomes consolidated with warmer temps. Observation was on SSW at 10,228'.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Roller balls observed on southerly slopes in grizzly gulch. Also gusts along peaks observed as seen in photo.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
10,200'
Comments
HS118cm. CTM, ECTN. Weak Faceted snow observed under 1cm decomposing crust, under 42cm recent storm snow and overnight fluff. Concerned with new snow loading or if upper snow pack becomes consolidated with warmer temps. Observation was on SSW at 10,228'.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates