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Observation: Bear Trap

Observation Date
1/24/2017
Observer Name
Glew
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
Bear Trap
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cold and snowing on and off all day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow surface was great for riding on even low angle terrain. There was about 3 or so inches by the end of the day.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
I dug a pit at at 9300 feet in NW facing terrain in Bear Trap. Got a CT21 Q2 and an ECTP21 Q2 about 90cm down on the buried faceted snow. Observed numerous natural avalanches West Willow that seemed to be 1-2 feet deep and rather wide. Still touchy out there.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable