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Observation: Bountiful

Observation Date
12/14/2022
Observer Name
Dan
Region
Salt Lake » Bountiful
Location Name or Route
Mueller park trail.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Relatively protected low sloping terrain (15-20°) NNE aspect, Wet facets found at the ground, approximately 0-3 inches. Persistent slap found finger hard (3-7 inches) with light, fist hard new snow from 7-26". Weather was overcast with moderate snow falling and 28°f showing on the thermometer.
Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Snow fractures and propagates at the persistent slab With 4A impact. Snowpack is relatively stable but will form a persistent weak layer as it ages.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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