Observation: Scotts Bowl

Observation Date

1/1/2026

Observer Name

Alex Gehl, Owen Sprau

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotts Bowl

Location Name or Route

West Scott's Bowl

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

5-6 inches of new snow and snow from the Christmas storm resting on a bulletproof sun/rain crust was easily forming slabs with a CT10 result. Today's snow seems to be compacting the super light fluffy snow from the Christmas storm and forming a slab. I would expect this later to become more dangerous as it loads. ECTN

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

Nearly a foot of sugary crud right at the base of the snowpack did not fail during CT, but the CT cutout was cleanly and easily separated at the ground when pulled with a shovel.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

9,500'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

Observation: Scotts Bowl

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