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Observation: Hogum

Observation Date
1/10/2021
Observer Name
Jimmy G
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Hogum
Location Name or Route
Hogum Hogback
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Substantial cross loading observed throughout Maybird Gulch; most noticeable on east-facing shots on the Hogum Hogback. (Photo 1)
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Dug a pit on a S-SW facing aspect at 10,000'. HS 105CM. ECTP20 @ 60cm beneath the surface. Failed at the interface between a pile of very loose facets and a layer of denser snow above. Q2.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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