Observation: Red Pine

Observation Date

12/20/2024

Observer Name

Richards, Reich

Region

Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine

Location Name or Route

Upper Redpine

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Large and disconcerting collapses NTL on West aspects failing in the facets

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

9,800'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate