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Observation: Willows

Observation Date
12/4/2022
Observer Name
CJH
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Blue Bunny
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Had a hard slab failing about 35cm deep on a faceted layer.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
The wind has been ripping recently and definitely transporting snow, the site of my pit was definitely deeper than other spots I probed not too far away.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
Great riding conditions to be found on low angle slopes! My test results were CT11 and my ECTP11 both roughly 35 cm deep. I also stepped on the top of my put with skis on and got it to crack about 10' wide and collapse by stomping.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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