Observation: West Couloir

Observation Date
3/3/2020
Observer Name
Sean M.
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » West Couloir
Location Name or Route
Argenta -> West Couloir
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Underneath the new snow the surface is firm and crusty in spots.
Comments
I toured up Argenta this morning a descended West Couloir into Mineral Fork. Winds were generally low and the sun wasn't really able to break through the clouds. While ascending Argenta I didn't observe any red flags and noticed Greaseball had been ridden since the storm. During my descent into West Couloir the chute was firm underneath the new snow but did not sluff nearly as far as I experienced during my tour Sunday, trees held soft fast snow which was enjoyable.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low