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Observation: Guardsman Pass area

Observation Date
1/24/2021
Observer Name
Adam R
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Guardsman Pass area
Location Name or Route
About 150 meters south of NF-029 shortly after leaving guardsman pass rd
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Skier triggered crack and collapse propogating approximately 15-20 meters across slope about 10 meters above skier while crossing a N/NW slope with a 28 degree incline. Did not slide, likely broke under new fallen snow layer on top of faceted snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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