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Observation: Reynolds Pk

Observation Date
1/16/2023
Observer Name
Pavlantos
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Reynolds Pk
Location Name or Route
Reynolds Flats
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New Snow and wind loading are primary concern with recent snow fall and wind forecasts.
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
PWL - November Facets are rounding a wet but still reactive with some tests.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,500'
Comments
Snow pit demo for L2 class. CTE (new snow interface), ECTX, PST48/100 (end) down 119 at 20221116. HS175cm
Three distinct 1cm thick crust layers at pit location. Compression tests were failing above crusts at new storm snow density changes. Propagation potential identified through PST.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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