Observation: Days Fork

Observation Date
2/21/2019
Observer Name
Chasen
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork
Location Name or Route
Days Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Saw obvious signs of wind scouring on NE facing slopes. At 9100 ft noticed a bit of wind drifting that caused us to alter our approach, terrain trap also played into this decision. Not much transport with the winds today in Days Draw.
Comments
Overall spectacular skiing in Days Fork. Cornices were noticeable on the ridgeline separating Cardiff Fork and Days Fork (Reed and Benson ridge.). We chose to descend well out of the cornice danger. Loose sluffs are certainly a possibility as we triggered some very small sluffs on our decent. Wind drifted snow is something to avoid as well.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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