Snowpack

Observation: Reynolds Glades

K. AnsariSalt Lake
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Red Flags
Wind Loading, Poor Snowpack Structure

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Dug a pit and performed and ECT in the Reynold's Glades area. NW-facing slope at 9,012 feet. Located the persistent weak layer at approx. 81cm deep but yielded ECTNR. I was eventually able to get a failure with very firm pressure during a shovel shear test. Though the weak layer is deep and not very reactive, hitting the right spot in steep terrain could be bad news. </p> <p>Noticed small cornices forming and signs of wind loading on east-facing aspects. </p>