Observation Date
4/26/2026
Observer Name
Zimmerman-Wall
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Snowbird periphery
Location Name or Route
Sinner's Pass
Comments
Started out from the ski area boundary at 10am. Stayed in simple terrain for the most part, favoring the forest for better visibility. The ski quality improved throughout the day and the storm snow was generally well bonded to the old snow surface (a stout melt freeze crust). The major signs of instability were along ridgelines, where I did trigger a small wind slab (reported in separate observation).
The storm intensified by mid afternoon as I exited.
1. Hand pit at 9800' at 1030am
2. SE facing slope at 9800' sporting lean coverage. The avalanche was triggered just on the other side of this feature.
3. Uptrack in the woods would be partially refilled on each lap.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
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