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Observation: Bear Trap

Observation Date
1/3/2022
Observer Name
Sarge
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Bear Trap
Location Name or Route
Beartrap Aspens
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Just verifying that this west face has no PWL. This was a good data point that likely had little to no October snow on it prior to the December loading.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,700'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates