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Observation: No Name Bowl

Observation Date
1/11/2025
Observer Name
Meisenheimer / Wessler / Sparks
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » No Name Bowl
Location Name or Route
USA Bowl to No Name Bowl
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Sunny slopes were crusted, while shady aspects seemed a little loose and faceted on the surface.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
The winds have done a number on some slopes, and you can see the hard slabs they have deposited. I am unsure how reactive they are since I am unwilling to be in steep terrain. Most of the upper ridges were windboard and firm.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments
See video.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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