Observation: Park City Ridgeline

Observation Date

1/9/2026

Observer Name

Joel ORourke

Region

Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline

Location Name or Route

Hanky Panky

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Dry loose surface snow on steeper aspects was primary avalanche observations today.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

Buried SHsu is generally lacking slab quality above with Fist PP/DF present. Needs wind slab, additional snow or settlement to be an issue.,

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

9,800'

Comments

Buried SHsu is easily visible in pit walls and features large sized grains up to 10mm.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates