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Observation: Scotts Backdoor

Observation Date
12/10/2022
Observer Name
Antenucci
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotts Backdoor
Location Name or Route
Scotts Backdoor
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Wind effected snow was present for us today, with shallow wind boards begining to build.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We observed wind transport throughout the day, with wind speeds increasing in the late afternoon and producing notable flagging on Wolverine.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We saw alot of transport and flagging occuring today and with more winds forcasted I would expect wind deposits to continue to build.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments
The November Facet Layer is still present in the snowpack, and although in our pit today we didn't get any results poor structure is still present. I am currenlty waiting to see how the snowpack reacts with new loading events in the forecast, before I begin to trust it.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
20°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates