Observation Date
12/23/2020
Observer Name
W. McKay
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Georges Bowl
Location Name or Route
Georges Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
While wind drifted snow may not be the primary concern for the Wasatch, it was the main factor for our AM tour. Skiing on the lower angle, east faces at upper elevation allowed for some enjoyable skiing. A few pole depth checks here and there ranging from 7" to 14" at higher elevations. Steep pockets will slide if you find them/ski them.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
As I mentioned in my previous obs, our primary conern for the Persistent Weak Layer is the NFL or November Facet Layer. With wind drifted snow and new snow accumluation, you can expect this layer to be more sensitive with the extra weight added.
Comments
Noticed a little bit of cracking on our way up. Very cold morning. Winds seemingly died down, though our view over Toledo looked as if LCC was bit more windy.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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