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Observation: Kessler Peak

Observation Date
3/29/2019
Observer Name
Chasen
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak
Location Name or Route
Kessler Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Heavy snowfall throughout our tour today. Saw evidence of multiple small slides while ascending Argenta and observed instability at new/old snow interface. Snow was light and poorly bonded to old snow. Did not see any conclusive results from snow pit test, leading us to believe the biggest concern was new snow.
Comments
Definitely got more than we were hoping for with the amount of snow seen today. Skiing was good in East Couloir of Kessler and great down lower on east facing slopes. Sluff management is definitely key on steeper slopes and new snow was fairly reactive on north facing slopes on our ascent of Argenta.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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