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Observation: Mid Ivory

Observation Date
11/15/2020
Observer Name
W. McKay
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Mid Ivory
Location Name or Route
Cardiff Fork, Mid Ivory
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wind scoured throughout the majority of the valley. Entered from BCC and went up towards Cardiff. In every direction the wind had stripped and deposited snow. East facing aspects were significantly more filled in compared to the western aspects. Wind was also noticably whipping on ridges lines from WSW. Dug a pit (54cm), got a CT 17 Q1 @ 38cm (new snow + wind drifted) and a ECTX. Right side up.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
For where we were, I believe the danger was more moderate than considerable. Given that the snowpack was very stable in our isolated test, I'd predict the danger to stay the same if not drop down the slightest bit towards low danger.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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