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Observation: Patsey Trees

Observation Date
11/8/2022
Observer Name
Eli Primmer
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch » Patsey Trees
Location Name or Route
Patsey Trees
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Experienced heavy winds at higher elevations on 11/7 on a tour up to Patsey Trees. There was visual evidence of cross loading on south facing slopes. Wind slabs were the main concern.
Comments
Due to wind scouring, the riding condiditons were a bit more firm than anticipated.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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