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Observation: Reynolds Pk

Observation Date
12/18/2022
Observer Name
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Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Reynolds Pk
Location Name or Route
Reynolds
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Snow pit from east facing terrain just off the shoulder leading to Mt Raymond from dog lake. Our pit tests revealed ongoing reactivity of the PWL in this area with sudden energetic collapse and full propagation. ECTP 22 85 cm from snow surface. Interface was PWL facets and storm snow. Overlying slab was cohesive and dense.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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