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Observation: Dog Lake area

Observation Date
12/9/2021
Observer Name
Antenucci
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter » Dog Lake area
Location Name or Route
Dog Lake Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments
There was 12 in of new snow and counting. It seems to have generally weak bonding to the preexisting snow and is low density and unconsolidated in character.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,600'
Comments
On our way out we did see some cracking on a NE facing slope.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None