Observation: Argenta

Observation Date

1/28/2024

Observer Name

BAM!

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Argenta

Location Name or Route

Argenta

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Dug a pit near the top of Argenta

9500ft, West/Northwest Facing

130cm snowpack. Bottom 20cm was rounding, moist facets. Facets barely larger than 1mm.

No propagation on ECT

Denser slab of snow on top of weak layer didn't shear plainer on facets, but it did pop when pried with a shovel.

The PWL problem still raises concern even though it shows signs of healing.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northwest

Elevation

9,500'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates