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Observation: USA Bowl

Observation Date
12/6/2022
Observer Name
CJH
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » USA Bowl
Location Name or Route
Blue Bunny
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Southern aspect seems more stable than other aspects I have been studying the past week. Has a faceted weak layer at 50cm, my tests were failing on this layer.
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
The riding conditions were great for my first few runs until the sun hit it. It started to form a sun crust on the top on my final run around 3:30pm. I was also having the snow build up on my skins going up for my final lap.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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