Observation: Cardiff Fork

Observation Date
12/14/2020
Observer Name
Cody Hughes
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork
Location Name or Route
Cardiff fork - BCC
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We have now added the slab on top of our very fragile snowpack. Snowpit results showing full propagation with easy taps and failing at an NSF layer just below the 30 cms of new snow. It's game on in the backcountry and one must be very cautious with how and where they travel. Now is a great time to get out, dig a snow pit, and visually see what strong snow over weak snow looks like.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High