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Observation: Brighton Perimeter

Observation Date
2/24/2025
Observer Name
B
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter
Location Name or Route
Brighton Periphery
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
No re-freeze overnight up to 8800’. Mostly clear with clouds advancing by mid day. Light winds with Moderate gusts transporting Light wind blown.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Variable surface conditions with ok riding in the alpine on the "dapple". Widespread areas of varying thicknesses of Wind Board/Slab.
Sticky conditions by 11:30 even at 9500'.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Observed roller ball activity on steep East and SE by 11:00
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
See above.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
P Slab issues on the 2/13 buried facets appear to continue to be reactive and will hopefully stabilize with the heat forecast.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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