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Observation: Big Cottonwood Canyon

Observation Date
3/2/2022
Observer Name
Sam Vert
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
As I was driving up the canyon towards Brighton, I saw a bunch of rollerballs on the north side all throughout the canyon. As temperatures climb up into the 60s, this will increase.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
With 3 feet of snow coming up, the problems with the weak layers should continue.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
6,000'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates