Observation: East Bowl

Observation Date
3/14/2021
Observer Name
Chris Bush aka Bushwacker
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » East Bowl
Location Name or Route
East bowl Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Swirling winds overnight and this morning have loaded much of the SE through SW slopes. Seemed like every inch of the terrain in GriZly gulch was wind effected. Gullies were cross loaded and new cornices had formed overhanging the South slope. As we stepped down the ridge to the saddle , one in our part broke off about 8-10 inch slab that slid about 10 feet above a small pocket of trees. Manageable, somewhat expected, yet very eye opening.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
If / when the sun comes out today, I expects steep south faces to show some movement. Theres a foot or more of new, wind affected snow on top of last weeks nasty crust. Keep your heads up!
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,500'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate