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Observation: Wolverine

Observation Date
12/18/2014
Observer Name
kgish
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine
Location Name or Route
Catherine Pass
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
East
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Snowing Pretty steadily for several hours around Tuscarora and Wolverine Peaks.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow about 4" deep on the higher elevations of Tuscarora and Wolverine. Still crust underneath and more than a few rocks to watch out for.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Saw some stuffing off of new snow on the steeper slopes, and with the number of rocks still showing, a little push could result in a painful ride. See Picture below.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
10,500'
Slope Angle
45°
Comments
Hiked up and over Tuscarora to Wolverine. Wolverine Bowl is filling in, but still quite a few rocks showing. New snow looked like riding conditions would be good. Skied out the south facing bowl below Wolverine and Tuscarora, and saw snow stuffing on slopes steeper than 35 degrees.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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