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Observation: Big Cottonwood Canyon

Observation Date
12/18/2022
Observer Name
Shorty
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Marco Polo
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
10,000'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates