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Observation: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Observation Date
11/9/2023
Observer Name
Kelly, Kelly, Grainger
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Tuscarora, Wolverine, Patsy Marley
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Clear skies, calm winds, temps right at freezing and warmer in the sun.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow on the shady aspects was dry with near surface faceting. Snow on the solars was melting quickly with free water running over the rocks. Great for making snowballs.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,500'
Comments
It's still early. Lots of rocks, wildflowers, and summer surface. We noted some rider triggered dry loose avalanches on steep shady slopes and some evidence of storm related avalanche activity in Wolverine Cirque.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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