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Observation: Santaquin Canyon

Observation Date
12/28/2019
Observer Name
Luke
Region
Provo » Santaquin Canyon
Location Name or Route
Santaquin canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Much more snow in the canyon than I was expecting from this last storm- at least a foot on the floor of the canyon. Given how little snow has been there I think it safe to say the danger will only go up with any new storm or significant wind/warming events.
Comments
Heard at least one avalanche, presumably new snow but didn't check to see where it ran or how far, presumably one of the gullies. Just submitting this for info purposes, don't really have enough data/etc. to put it up on the site under observations. I'm sure I will have better obs from down that way in the next few weeks.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate