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Observation: Empire Pass

Observation Date
2/4/2023
Observer Name
Chris Benson
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Empire Pass
Location Name or Route
Empire Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Hs varied from ~3m in wind sheltered valley bottoms to ~1m on a SE aspect 9,100'. Weak faceted snow was observed about 20cm down and produced clean shears, CT12 SC and ECTP 14. At this location, no crust was present near the facets.
Basal FC/DH was rounding and 4F hardness.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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