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Observation: Soapstone

Observation Date
12/27/2024
Observer Name
Garrett Giles
Region
Uintas » Soapstone
Location Name or Route
Soapstone road
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
A weak faceted layer topped by several loading events presents continuous challenges.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
3 snow events sit on top of a weak faceted layer. Recent sun has consolidated these layers and testing proves movement at the buried weak layer.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,500'
Comments
Several consolidated layers are riding on top of a weak faceted layer at 35cm. With expected storm totals during current cycle, significant activity should be expected on N, NW aspects, particularly anything steeper than 25deg.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Snow Pilot URL
https://snowpilot.org/node/68477