Observation: Wolverine Cirque

Observation Date
3/5/2019
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine Cirque
Location Name or Route
Wolverine Cirque
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments
wet loose avalanches were very apparent from the ridge line. Most appeared to be from yesterday and a lot had ski tracks near or on them.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Increasing Danger
Comments
Overall snow was very stable and didn’t notice any major red flags that would apply for today. There was a Melt freeze crust that most likely appeared yesterday through the warm weather. Most of the wet loose avalanches were from yesterday or days prior. My biggest worry is this melt freeze crust when it gets a slab of new snow on top. Wind transport was very apparent and ramping up as the end of day began approaching.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate