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Observation: Toledo Bowl

Observation Date
12/18/2016
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Trent Meisenheimer
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Toledo Bowl
Location Name or Route
Toledo to Cardiff
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Weather Comments
Weather not affecting snow stability
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

A little busy on the uptrack, but five star turning conditions are found with a little effort.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments

A couple representative slopes illustrating the extent of wind loading.... from mini golf, to chip 'n putt, to nine holes.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments

Feels like we're trending towards more stability in areas where the pack is deep.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate