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Observation: Wolverine Peak

Observation Date
12/18/2015
Observer Name
Andy Farrell
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine Peak
Location Name or Route
Wolverine Bowl
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Consistent zipper crust at all elevations/aspects traveled. Less apparent under tree cover.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Minimal cracking or apparent signs of instability noted while ascending Patsy ridge in the am. Natural slide from Wednesday/Thursday storm noted in west Wolverine Cirque. Large collapse while exiting Wolverine Bowl towards Tuscarora.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Comments
Beautiful day in the mountains with rime covering everything, including all the snow we sampled climbing the Patsy ridge to Wolverine bowl and descending via Catherine's. Experienced a noteworthy collapse while exiting Wolverine bowl with cracks propagating 100-200 ft. laterally from each side of the skin track. Photos: #1 Avalanche on west Wolverine Cirque #2 Exiting Wolverine Bowl #3 Cracking associated with collapse
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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