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Observation: Silver Fork Headwall

Observation Date
4/7/2021
Observer Name
CT
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Silver Fork Headwall
Location Name or Route
Silver fork headwall
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Not really any red flags today, only thing worth noting is plenty of steeper aspects will be sloughing, ski cut in the silver fork headwall result will be pictured, manageable but aside that there's only a slight crust, even on the dead North aspects you can slip out on the skinner - and that's what is producing the sloughs most likely.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Exiting the south was great skiing earlier this morning, but will likely get a crust and is likely sweaty by now, watch for wet slides once the sun hits all the new snow.
Comments
Refresh happened in the range, people are getting after it, make sure you're not sending slough down onto an unseen party before you drop, and be aware of slicker conditions up high where the wind maybe had more effect and your exposure is big, West aspects are a bit scoured and crusty.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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