Observation Date
11/24/2023
Observer Name
W Ambler
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotts Backdoor
Location Name or Route
Scott's Backdoor
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Good walking weather
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very light fluffy new snow blended well with the settled snow from the last storm on shady aspects and offered an enjoyable snow riding experience.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Just enough new snow that it's worth considering the additional load to the sorry foundation. I felt a few small collapses as I walked around the untracked meadows. Poor snowpack structure can be seen in my pit
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,400'
Slope Angle
14°
Comments
I was surprised at the sensitivity. Two separate ECT's failed with propagation from the wrist. Spooky stuff. Down trees and lower snow made travel more difficult in the woods. Shrubs made travel more difficult in the open down lower.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
