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Observation: Pioneer Ridge

Observation Date
11/26/2023
Observer Name
Ryan Shea
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Pioneer Ridge
Location Name or Route
Pioneer Ridgeline - Snake Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,600'
Comments
Dug on easterly terrain aspect at 9600 and 26•
Crusts and facets on top of ~4" of wet snow at the ground
CT 10 on top storm snow layer
CT 15 on next MF crust
no collapsing or cracks noticed while skiing, but a heavy additional snow load will likely start pushing the snowpack to the tipping point on eastern to northern aspects above 9k
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates