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Observation: Ant Knolls

Observation Date
1/30/2024
Observer Name
Ryan Shea
Region
Provo » Snake Creek » Ant Knolls
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek / Ant Knolls
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wet sloughing, wet slides and point release avalanches observed across ant knolls east facing peaks and ridges. some gained significant snow on their path down and have potential to trigger the deep slab below.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Still a 2-4' slab sitting on early season rotten snow lurking below the wet slide concerns.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,400'
Comments
Observed many areas of wet slough, wet slides and point releases in snake creek, specifically the east facing peaks and ridgelines of Ant Knolls.
Most of the terrain with activity had 35-40 degree slope angles, many with exposed rocks that accelerated the heating.
Most slides were small, but some picked up a lot of snow on their path. It's possible that some of these could pick up enough weight to trigger the 2-4' slab below, sitting on the rotten early season snow they much of the area.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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