Observation: Ant Knolls

Observation Date
12/4/2023
Observer Name
Ryan Shea / Mike Rossberg
Region
Provo » Snake Creek » Ant Knolls
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek / Ant Knolls
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Multiple layers of facets and crusts with 80 cm dense storm slab on top
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Much improved but still collapsing on skin up
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,600'
Slope Angle
27°
Comments
60-80 cm of new snow sitting on multiple PWL from early season snow.
ECTP 10 on E slope at 27• and 9600 feet off smaller ridge from Ant Knolls
skin up on Sunday had shooting cracks and small collapses almost every step, but much improved Monday with only a few small collapses heard.
Mike R dug a 2nd pit on NE aspect of this slope and found ECTP 7
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates