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Observation: Willows

Observation Date
1/16/2014
Observer Name
Jeff
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willow knob
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Nice sunny morning
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Widespread surface hoar on nearly all aspects and elevations. Skiing was pretty darn good off of the sunny aspects which were quite crusty
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No evidence of recent activity in the area. No natural slides in west or south monitor bowl.
Comments
Good skiing on the northerly aspects. Skied the NW aspect between Willow knob and south monitor and off the north aspect off the knob. The ski out on the skin track is getting better.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable