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Observation: Lavina Creek

Observation Date
1/5/2026
Observer Name
Tizzy & Liz
Region
Salt Lake » Snake Creek » Lavina Creek
Location Name or Route
Lavina Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments
We didn't find the PWL where we dug our pit on a W aspect at 8700.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,700'
Comments
We snowmobiled into this basin to dig some snow pits. It was lightly snowing with a bit of graupel and then a haze settled down on us. We were here digging when we heard over the radio that the cornice avalanche had happened right next door.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates
Snow Pilot URL