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Observation: Broads Fork

Observation Date
2/25/2021
Observer Name
Hardesty, Meisenheimer, Gmitro
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork
Location Name or Route
Broads Fork
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Surface snow recrystallizing under the clear and cold. A few minor and inert wind slabs noted off the mid-elevation ridgeline. High late Feb sun starting to dampen solars and encroaching on dampening the flats.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Experienced no cracking or collapsing. Old natural and explosive avalanches noted in Stairs and in upper Broads Fork.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
8500' and below northerly aspects.
Slab is generally 1F sitting over F+/4F- facets down 80-90cm.
ECTX and PST 105/150 (End) on this layering.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None