Observation: Butler Fork

Observation Date

2/24/2021

Observer Name

Jimmy G.

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Butler Fork

Location Name or Route

Butler Fork

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Wind Loading

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wet Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Observed wet slide debris on the W facing side of the gully, probably a couple of days old. Photo 1.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Cornice

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

Cornices forming on the E aspect of Reynolds. Evidence of natural releases, perhaps from a day or two ago.

Comments

No obvious signs of instability today, but I still wouldn't touch steep NE with a 10 foot pole, and why stop at 10 feet?

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates