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Observation: Lacawaxan

Observation Date
3/27/2020
Observer Name
B
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter » Lacawaxan
Location Name or Route
10420/Lacawaxan/Hidden Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
AM Clear skies gave way to OVC and Light S-1 snowfall by 1300 upon exit. No accumulations. NW Winds picked up around 1100 with Light transport. Temps remained cool in the shade.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very light density snow fell at the end of the event overnight. Yesterday's 7 inches had a cap of 2% feathers. By 0945 ENE and E aspects got damp. Very good riding in areas with dry snow. Solar continued to damage despite thickening cloud cover. No wind damage at start of the day even on peaks.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
See avalanche report from Clayton Peak. See above regarding Solar effects. Despite cool temps, March sun very strong.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Soft slab/Storm Slab with contributing factor of Wind Loading from previous day still reactive.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Loose Wet a minor issue at elevations traveled. Yet most likely more an issue after exiting and at lower elevations.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate