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Observation: Black Bess

Observation Date
12/3/2023
Observer Name
Molly M, Garrett K, Dan N
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch » Black Bess
Location Name or Route
Grizzly gulch/ Black Bess Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
While touring we found recently formed wind slabs to be the most reactive. We saw a lot of cracking and in the new snow wind slabs. Areas where there were a lot of rocks totally collapsed on us, even with the dense new snow we sank right down to our knees or mid thigh depending on the drift.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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