Observation: Bear Trap

Observation Date
2/14/2021
Observer Name
Beej
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
Bear trap fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
This is the song that never ends.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Tons of snow is overloading the pwl.
Comments
New snow from Saturday seemed to overload some steep aspects in lower bear trap glades, saw cracking and little slides that ran a few yards but were too the ground, even in trees. New snow this week is going to make things scary. The snow feels stable but 4+ feet down is a gnarly layer of sugar.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Extreme
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