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Observation: Toledo Bowl

Observation Date
4/3/2019
Observer Name
J Curtis
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Toledo Bowl
Location Name or Route
Days Fork—Two Dogs and Toledo Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Wind slabs and new snow were bonding poorly to old snow. Triggered a manageable wind slab 6-12” deep in upper Two Dogs of Days Fork (northeast aspect). Ran about 200 feet but was limited mainly to the 6” of new snow and I was able to get out of the way as it ran down a gully. Similar issue on wind loaded terrain exiting Toledo Bowl. Triggered a slide that ran down a gully. Both were manageable but surprising.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate