Observation: Twin Lakes Pass

Observation Date
11/14/2020
Observer Name
Josh Allred
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Twin Lakes Pass
Location Name or Route
Between Twin Lakes Pass and Heaven’s Gate
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Heavy winds from the south and west transported snow on north and east aspects. Suspect for cross loading.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
10,000'
Comments
Went over to break a small cornice and as I popped over saw a group of 11 skiers coming up a suspect slope. With heavy winds from the south and west, this east aspect was suspect for cross loading. Surprisingly this group was coming up the slope when Twin Lakes Pass was right next door. As we advanced up the ridge we can see fresh tracks down before Heaven's Gate. Lots of signs of wind loading with pillowing and cornices.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates