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Observation: Bear Trap

Observation Date
1/24/2024
Observer Name
Jonah V
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
Beartrap Aspens
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
No collapses or cracking observed. Snowpit on a WNW aspect at 8800'. 120cm of snow measured, extended column yielded an ECTP 24 result failing on the December facets.
Comments
Observed a 1cm sun crust below about 8000'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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