Observation: Scotts Peak

Observation Date
1/21/2021
Observer Name
Asher Beeson
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Scotts Peak
Location Name or Route
Willow Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Skinned up to Scott Hill. Original plan was to ski Willow Fork, which was completely bare, so we skinned up the old logging road. Once we reached the top, there was a small cornice overhanging Radar Love Bowl, along with a layer of hoarfrost. Sent a few small slabs down, and they slid all the way to the bottom. Wouldn't recommend skiing any of those north-facing slopes until the snowpack calms down.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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