UDOT PLANNED AVALANCHE CLOSURES!!

Observation: Broads Fork/Mill B

Observation Date
2/7/2023
Observer Name
Hardesty, Sisk, Steenburgh, Dunn
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork/Mill B
Location Name or Route
Broads>Mill B South
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Solar aspects will be crusted in the morning.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent riding conditions. Excellent coverage.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Noted some hard slabs of wind drifted snow on northwest facing slopes above 9500' but they seemed welded in place. No cracking or collapsing.
Comments
Mostly LOW danger in our travels from Broads to Mill B South.
Hazard today probably limited to isolated wind drifts from Sunday night and Monday early morning moderate to strong NW winds....and wet loose avalanches: overstaying one's welcome on steep southerly aspects with direct sun and daytime warming.
Natural and human triggered size 1 new snow loose dry avalanches noted on east facing Twins.
Cornices continue to be something to avoid.
No recent glide slab activity noted in Broads or Mill B South....although glide cracks are present from above Blue Ice north to Bonkers.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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