Observation: Broads Fork

Observation Date
1/15/2022
Observer Name
Wilson
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork
Location Name or Route
Broads Fork
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Variety of surfaces in Broad's fork. Faceting has really kept the skiing decent, even old windboard in the upper bowl was substantially softened. North aspects transitioned from faceted loose to mf crust between about 7200-7800'..
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags
Comments
Noted a bunch of older crown lines in upper Broads fork, many of the usual suspects. A small, fresh-ish pocket has likely been reported already, but in case not I've included a couple pics. Height of snow in the upper bowl ranged from 100cm (likely where scoured in earlier storms) to a solid 180-200cm.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates