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Observation: Bowman Fork

Observation Date
12/4/2022
Observer Name
MP
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Bowman Fork
Location Name or Route
Bowman Fork, Yellow Jacket Trees
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Comments
Went for a long walk up Bowman fork to yellow jacket trees. Widespread rollerball activity was observed below 8k' and the snow surface was damp up to 9300'. We felt a couple small collapses on the ridge between yellow jacket and Alexander basin. Winds on the ridge were cranking out of the east around noon and moderate snow transport was happening.
photo 1 is looking north and shows the east to west wind and snow transport.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates