Observation Date
12/25/2024
Observer Name
Miller, Wieringa
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine
Location Name or Route
White Pine
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Rime cloud made for a nice winter wonderland
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Super thin rime crust capping the new snow that fell overnight
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New snow didn't create enough of a slab to create a problem, but the PWL isn't disappearing
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #2 Comments
The rocks are still lurking below the surface, now just a little bit harder to see with new snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
30°
The structure is poor, however, without a lot of wind and big storms, there aren't the conditions for a slab to form...the weak layers are just getting buried deeper inch by inch. Will be interested to see what happens if the forecast pans out and LCC receives 2+ inches of water.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
