Observation: Willows

Observation Date

3/6/2026

Observer Name

Hardesty and Wilson

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows

Location Name or Route

Willows

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Precipitation

Light Snowfall

Wind Speed

Calm

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

20"

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Classic Wasatch storm...for March. Right side-up seemingly by afternoon but then a touch of sun and greenhousing turned the snow on a dime.

Red Flags

Red Flags Comments

We did not experience any cracking or collapsing nor note any new avalanches off the north side of the West Willow ridgeline.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northwest

Elevation

9,600'

Comments

Only a quick afternoon outing. Travel was Willows to West Willow ridgeline and into Beartrap. No signs of instability. Profile and photo attached; weakest snow found in between the two early March crusts; though main concerns for the weekend will be wet avalanches and lingering storm slab issues from today. This snow/water/wind will have been a decent test for the January facets...

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