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Observation: Short Swing

Observation Date
12/11/2022
Observer Name
J Boyer
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » Short Swing
Location Name or Route
Short Swing
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,500'
Comments
The well preserved, large surface hoar was a notable observation in this area and I imagine it could be found in other sheltered mid elevation areas that may be normally considered lower risk for backcountry travel. Exercise caution! A fairly fresh avalanche was observed that a prior party triggered (intentionally?), the exit track was located on the flank.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates