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Observation: Silver Fork

Observation Date
2/5/2021
Observer Name
Chachas / Johnson
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork
Location Name or Route
9699 Silverfork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Heavy snowfall with massive wind transport predominantly out of the west. Tracks were gone in 30-40 minutes on our laps of east facing slopes. See video.
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Melt Freeze Crust under today's storm totals. 10-18 inches fresh depending on aspect with very consistent MFC throughout all aspects including north facing shaded areas. Blower pow not consolidated yet but this layer will become problematic with step down potential as slab above builds. MFC to hand pits was up to 1 inch thick.
Comments
Tons of transport today with very cold temps at altitude. Tomorrow will be the day but likely high danger, be safe my friends!
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High