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Observation: East Bowl

Observation Date
12/7/2014
Observer Name
Jake Hutchinson - AAI Level 1
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » East Bowl
Location Name or Route
East Pass Silver Fork
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Surface Hoar growing well on most aspects. Thin wind slab <2cm over NSF below that.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I'm not convinced the facets have gained that much strength. Still seeing full propagation in nearly all pits, I think they have just adjusted well to the current load. Continued clear nights and shallow snow may lead to increased faceting.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Low likelihood of trigger but very high consequence if you find an avalanche. Watch close with next significant load to see which direction the snow pack goes.

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments

5 pits with ECT's in this area, scores ranged from ECTP8 to ECTX

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates