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Observation: USA Bowl

Observation Date
1/17/2023
Observer Name
CJH
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » USA Bowl
Location Name or Route
Usa bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Had the new snow collapse in my column test on CT13Q3 36cm down. Did not propagate on ECT.
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
8,800'
Comments
Snowpack is looking pretty good on South facing mid elevations on terrain not getting hit too hard with the winds. Nice structure going from F to P, only hiccup was a sun crust 35cm down. Based on my tests I think you could trigger some dry loose slides but the strength of the slab doesnt seem to be very good. This could change with wind added to the equation. My column test collapsed but was not a clean shear. Great riding conditions out there!
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates