Observation: Willows

Observation Date
1/30/2021
Observer Name
Brady Evans
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willows
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Comments
Lots of new snow bringing lots of instabilities. On the skinner we had a collapse with shooting cracks running on the very wind loaded north slope. These collapses were felt all day, with cracks visible every time. wind loading was apparent on all aspects at the ridge lines.
on lap 2 we followed the pc ridge line and noted the multiple avalanches on the monitors. The crowns varied as pictured from roughly 5' to 2' due to the significant wind loading.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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