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Observation: Mt Aire

Observation Date
1/20/2023
Observer Name
Martin K
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Mt Aire
Location Name or Route
Mt. Aire
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
We observed some large shooting cracks and a small slab (3" deep, 4' wide) that broke off near the skinner up the ridge. Northeast facing, ~8,000'-8,300'.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Comments
Saw a recent avalanche near a ridge that likely broke naturally sometime in the past 24 hours. We also observed some large shooting cracks and a small slab (3" deep, 4' wide) that broke off near the skinner up the ridge. Northeast facing, ~8,000'-8,300'.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate