Observation Date
1/14/2020
Observer Name
Fink
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
Bear Trap
Comments
Traveled to usually-sheltered spots today but knew that the game was up shortly after entering the drainage. The wind had sculpted and transported snow even at valley bottom (pic). It might have snowed yesterday but you wouldn't know it, as all snow had been blown from the trees, making the warm wind ahead of the storm feel evn more gloomy.
I was traveling alone so I didn't approach any windload to see how sensitive it may be. I suspct the potential for human triggered and even natural avalanches tomorrow, with wind drifts hidden by new snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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