Observation: Monte Cristo

Observation Date
2/21/2019
Observer Name
Luke
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Monte Cristo
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
More wind than we had expected....not always constant but plenty of steady periods with 20 mph regular winds. Lots of snow transport going on any north aspects. Maybe not an issue, we set off a couple small cuts on a rollover with little to no propagation.
Comments
Thought there would be little to no wind, quite a bit more than expected and it was cold. If it dies down today probably not a problem but up higher (circa 10,500 and above) it was pretty consistent and unpleasant. Plenty of steep terrain in that range that could be dicey tomorrow- it kinda depends how much more wind keeps up into tomorrow. Snow conditions were excellent even on south facing though. Overall appeared pretty stable.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate