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Observation: Wolverine Bowl

Observation Date
1/14/2021
Observer Name
W. McKay
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine Bowl
Location Name or Route
Wolverine Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snow depth of around 120cm. Deepest I've seen yet. Low probability, high consequence. At least in this zone. Tiny bit of crust above Decemeber facet layer. Above that, a thick slab going from 4F+ to 1F. Got an ECTP30 + 1 harder hit. More locked up than I've seen in recent weeks.
Also a PST 50/100 (End) on the facet interface.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Moderate winds at ridgeline. Strong transport.
Comments
Key thing to note. This pit does not open all east facing terrain. Each pit is individual and should be considered as a single data point.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable