Observation Date
1/26/2023
Observer Name
Gagne/Heilweil/Hunt
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Tri Chutes
Location Name or Route
White Pine
Comments
Overall Low danger with areas of Moderate where there is wind drifting. This is elevation-dependent and most prevalent above about 10,000, especially in open bowls and along exposed ridgelines. Wind drifts are shallow (~30 cms) where we were traveling but could be consequential in steep terrain.
With more snow and wind forecast beginning Friday and into the weekend, I was paying attention to the existing snow surface and overall it was not looking that weak which is a good sign for stability going into another stormy period.
Photos of
wind-sculpting near Lake Peak;
winds affecting the upper elevations;
small wind pocket from upper White Pine near Red Top Mountain. with tracks adjacent, I'm guessing this was likely skier-triggered.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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