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Observation: Brighton Perimeter

Observation Date
4/14/2022
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter
Location Name or Route
Upper BCC
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Off and on snow showers during the few hours I got out this morning. Weather wasn't effecting the snow stability.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Travels took me for a quick rip in Upper BCC. Nice reset in the Brighton Basin with turning conditions vastly improving since Monday's initial shot of snow and water. Cold, spring storms in the Wasatch are a gift, but get out and get after it early because changes happen quick this time of year.
Poor viz... apologies for no images.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
A few shallow soft slabs on the leeward side of ridges and terrain around features... otherwise pretty straight-forward hazard especially in wind sheltered terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
I found fresh wind drifts about 6"-10" deep, predictably breaking at or below my skis and easily managed by toning down the slope angle. As the morning wore on, drifts became less reactive.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate