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Observation: American Fork

Observation Date
12/31/2022
Observer Name
Mike Rossberg
Region
Provo » American Fork
Location Name or Route
Sally Baker Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New and wet snow was stacking up this morning. We stayed on < 30 degree slopes. Snow was dense but skied fast. We did not observe any collapsing or cracking.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,000'
Comments
PWL appears to be gaining strength. Pit was is in sheltered tree area, as I wanted to get a good reading on total snow depth. ECT was not performed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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