Observation: Cardiff Fork

Observation Date

1/12/2021

Observer Name

Hardesty and Sterbenz

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork

Location Name or Route

Cardiff Fork

Weather

Sky

Scattered

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Moderate

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Various snow surfaces. Shaded snow surfaces continue to weaken. Surface hoar less apparent than yesterday.

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

No cracking or collapsing noted. Terrain was well-travelled.

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Today's Observed Danger Rating

None

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

None