Observation: Days Fork

Observation Date

2/19/2021

Observer Name

Weiseth

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork

Location Name or Route

Big Cottonwood - Days Fork - Happy Days / Lucky Days

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Cohesive slab 135 cm deep

0-10cm was incredibly faceted

11-135 fairly linearly changing density from 1 finger at bottom to fist up top with a slight zipper crust on surface from yesterday's sun

Also saw significant snow transport on the ridge from NW winds with some Cornices forming

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

9,000'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable