Observation: Ant Knolls

Observation Date
12/28/2025
Observer Name
Ryan Shea / Dallin Baker
Region
Provo » Snake Creek » Ant Knolls
Location Name or Route
Ant Knolls
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
multiple crusts and ground facets / pwl
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
sluff concerns in steeper slopes with rain crusts below new snow. dry loose this past weekend will be wet loose as temps warm this week
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,500'
Comments
toured up SE aspects of Ant Knoll , HS 60-85, some wind affected snow, all very supportable on skin up. chose a route at 30 degrees knowing of existing avy problems and potential for significant sluffing on rain crust. dug 2 test pits with no results ectx, but still heavily suspect for avy potential. Some additional bonding has occurred between crusts but i wouldn’t trust it and especially facets at ground which will cause a significant avalanche if triggered.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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