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Observation: Gods Lawnmower

Observation Date
2/15/2024
Observer Name
Patrick Callahan
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Gods Lawnmower
Location Name or Route
God’s Lawnmower
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Snow was coming in at least an inch an hour during our tour this morning. When we got to the head wall at the top we observed at least 4 new snow avalanches that were actively occurring naturally. They were running roughly 150-200 ft. before stopping as the slope angle decreased. We bailed and skied Patterson's ridge back down.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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