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Observation: Tuscarora

Observation Date
12/21/2021
Observer Name
Kelly, Kelly
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Tuscarora
Location Name or Route
Tuscarora Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Faceted snow on the ground on N-NE facing slopes with poor structure being the trend. No collapses noted today on low angle N-NE slopes.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,500'
Comments
Wind was light west-southwest with moderate gusts. Noted some heating on west facing aspects and weakening snow surface on north facing slopes. Going with moderate danger based on reduced sensitivity and lower likelihood of natural avalanches occurring.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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