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Observation: Two Dogs

Observation Date
1/10/2020
Observer Name
Will McKay
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork » Two Dogs
Location Name or Route
Two Dogs
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
New snow, seemingly an extra 8"-10" on the slopes of Two Dogs since yesterday (skied it on the 9th as well). No reactivity and seemingly stable, could become more touchy in terrain pushing 40+. All time blower pow.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Found pockets of wind drifted snow on the N-E aspects. Didn't notice any reactivity. No cracks or whumps. Big deposits from the 4% (what) density snow.
Comments
Had an all time day skiing a few laps on Two Dogs. Great cold smoke. Expecting more fun on the N-E aspects at mid elevations with the incoming snow. I expect to see more of an effect of the wind loading with coming storm. Sloughing is expected to be an issue on steeper slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable