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Observation: USA Bowl

Observation Date
2/3/2019
Observer Name
Tristan
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » USA Bowl
Location Name or Route
USA bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Winds were moderate at mid to upper elevations. Observed wind scoured snow at and near the ridge that was cracking underfoot.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
30cm of new snow with this storm is bonding well on South facing aspects. Hasty test on our hike up found near serface facets under the suncrust layer from the past week, about 35cm down at 9500ft, causing a sudden planar breakage under the crust.
Comments
Snow rode really well at mid elevations and protected areas. Upper elevation wind effected areas should be avoided.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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