Observation: Twin Lakes Pass

Observation Date

12/15/2024

Observer Name

BC pros rec 1

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Twin Lakes Pass

Location Name or Route

Twin Lakes pass east side

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

HS70cm. No wind slab at this location, only poor spx structure beneath 25cm new. CTE2 down 25cm (past 24 hours new snow over pre-existing facets)x2

ECTN6 on same layer. No propagation

Snow Profile

Elevation

9,900'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates