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Observation: Mt Raymond

Observation Date
3/31/2020
Observer Name
Manship
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Porter Fork » Mill A » Elbow Fork » Mt Raymond
Location Name or Route
Mt. Raymond
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Skinning up Butler Fork to Gobblers Knob noticed very rapid warming before the clouds came in. Noticed roller balls on most slopes with any south in the aspect as well as east.
On Mt. Raymond there where multiple natural wet snow avalanches ranging in size with the biggest being D1.5 running about 400 feet.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
On the ridge up to Gobblers high winds loading the the east facing side and further developing the cornices. Very strong winds coming out of the North West.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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