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Observation: Wishbone Ridge

Observation Date
1/16/2022
Observer Name
Hardesty, Coyne, Watson, et al
Region
Provo » American Fork » Wishbone Ridge
Location Name or Route
Wishbone Ridge
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Everything but powder, but we knew that. Supportable quasi-corn can be timed on the southerly aspects and elevations while recrystallized snow can be found in the protected northerlies. Wind board can be found nearly everywhere in the alpine.
HS rough estimate 130-150cm in the transitional mid-to-upper elevations.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Went to look at the extent of the cycle from the 5th/6th. Not clearly as extensive and sharp as what Carston Oliver found along the Cascade ridgeline on Wednesday, but still noteworthy. Size 2-3 natural avalanches into the old snow noted in Silver Creek, White Canyon, and upper Deer Creek (photo). Based on snow coverage (or lack of it), the north to east starting zones also naturalled along the Wishbone ridge. Many steep lines being tested, even on the uptrack.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low