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Observation: Red Pine Gulch

Observation Date
12/24/2022
Observer Name
Gagne/Duvernay
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Red Pine Gulch
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Weather Comments
Low-level fog with partially clear skies above.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
Snow Surface Conditions
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Rime crust with 1-2 cms on dense, damp snow on top.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Spatial variability exists, but the layer of November facets continues to show signs of gaining strength. I'm still leery of steep, northerly-facing slopes and will be patient. Especially with a lot of potential water weight arriving by midweek.
Comments
Video of snowpack discussion and wind affect in the alpine.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate