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Observation: Bear Trap

Observation Date
2/2/2016
Observer Name
andy starr
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
bear trap lower
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
very cold tough to dress right
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
super sweet!
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem #1 Comments
so far in lower bear trap for the last month I have not seen ONE avalanche. a really good option to enjoy safer terrain been all over on both sides of the canyon!
Comments
why take big chance w the snowpack being so complex and dangerous ... good safe touring in beartrap ...low angle and treez seems a lot of other agree w me this is a good place to have fun and not be scared
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate