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Observation: Georges Bowl

Observation Date
1/2/2022
Observer Name
Beej
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Georges Bowl
Location Name or Route
George's Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Winds recently formed some decent cornices and whale backs in spots along certain subridges
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
On sunnier aspects... Dozens of pole pokes found 3-4 foot solid slab resting on a thin PWL at the ground, other spots couldn't feel facets or a hollow layer at the ground. Shaded aspects were different story. Thick facet layer at the ground still felt hollow. There was also a graupel layer from old thunderstorms in certain spots that was causing new and wind blown snow to slide off very easily. This was noticed skinning up on untracked powder in spots.
Some spots are feeling more and more stable. Some were not. A lot of uncertainty but sunny and some E and W aspects are showing some healing in spots. Just my observation.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
10,000'
Comments
Some areas felt solid with no detectable weak layer, other areas found PWL at the ground and graupel layer that caused soft snow to slide off of it easily. Seems like some areas are feeling more and more solid, other areas are just becoming scarier as the slabs get bigger. Hopefully things heal more with more snow coming.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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