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Observation: Emma Ridges

Observation Date
2/6/2023
Observer Name
Chris Burchett
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Emma Ridges
Location Name or Route
Emma’s
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,400'
Comments
While skiing Emma's today I triggered a small wind slab. The terrain I was skiing wasn't very consequential but I would imagine that this issue would be much greater skiing steeper/higher southerly slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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