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Observation: Tuscarora

Observation Date
1/18/2020
Observer Name
Devin
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Tuscarora
Location Name or Route
Mt Tuscarora
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Problem #1 Comments
Cornice in-between Mt Tuscarora and Mt Wolverine cracked but did not slide down the slope. Crack was up to 5ft deep and hanging cornice is around the size of a school bus. New snow fall will likely cover up this accident waiting to happen.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate