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Observation: Willows

Observation Date
1/11/2024
Observer Name
Ambrose
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willows
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Lots of heavy winds transporting loads of snow.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Comments
Near the upper portion of the Willows significant collapsing was occurring indicating overloaded snowpack and instability. While this is low angled, it should be a sign to travelers wanting to ski steeper terrain at this time in the snow and storm cycle the tenuous situation that could quickly present itself.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates