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Observation: Catherine's Pass

Observation Date
2/25/2019
Observer Name
Chasen
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Catherine's Pass
Location Name or Route
Catherine’s Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Lots of wind drifted snow affecting N-NE facing slopes where I descended at 10,400ft. Cornices were noticeable in multiple spots, wind also picked up after 1200PM. Wind blowing out of the S-SW. With winds expected to continue throughout the next couple of days this problem is something to keep an eye on.
Comments
There were signs of small loose wet activity as well on N-NE facing slopes descending down into Lake Catherine.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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