Observation: Flagstaff Ridge

Observation Date
2/5/2021
Observer Name
Tim B
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Flagstaff Ridge
Location Name or Route
Flagstaff Shoulder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Comments
I started hiking up Flagstaff shoulder today at 6 a.m. after transitioning at the top I directed my descent on the east facing slope. Between 9500' and the summit (I believe that is 10,200'), I skied conservatively and ski cut. I set off 4 wind slabs, all about 7 or 8 feet wide. Two were South/SE facing, two others were directly east facing.
Be safe out there people!
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates