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Observation: Patsy Marly

Observation Date
3/8/2020
Observer Name
MP
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch » Patsy Marly
Location Name or Route
Patsy Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
ECT23P/CT24P down 35cm on N aspect @10100ft. Just off skin track on Patsy ridge. Failure on F Old/new snow surface facets <2mm.
Surprisingly easy results with propagation on the ECT. The new 35cm doesn’t seem to have enough weight to step down to near surface facets but increased wind or more precip could tip the scales for that.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Saw size 1.5 natural in second chute skiers right from Patsy summit into wolverine. New snow/old snow loose wet. E aspect. L 500’ W 50’
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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