Observation Date
2/1/2020
Observer Name
Hardesty, Sharaf, Williams
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork/Mill B
Location Name or Route
Sidewinder
Comments
Wet activity the main problem with wind and new snow slabs seemingly well settled out.
Old hard wind slabs seemed inert; these ranged from 3"-8". Old settling interface down 8-12" that would crack out on kick turns but no propagation,
Major question revolves around that perhaps not yet dormant PWL on the sunny aspects; enhanced sensitivity due to the sun/warming?
Photos below -
Two several day-old natural avalanches in upper Broads Fork; the first just below Dromedary Peak; the second adjacent to lower East Twin. All upper elevation north and northeast facing slopes.
Size 1 wet loose off Hall's Peak in upper Mill B South....SE facing
Sparkly snow surfaces (very small SH and surface facets found on the snow surface) more pronounced on sun and wind sheltered terrain at mid and upper elevations.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None