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Observation: Silver Mine Meadows

Observation Date
1/26/2023
Observer Name
Dempsey
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Silver Mine Meadows
Location Name or Route
Silver Mine Meadows
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Speed
Calm
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
In the area I was skiing there was very little wind-affected snow. But in the distance you could see wind transport on the higher ridges and summits.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Based on what I'm seeing in the observations, forecast, and my own pit, hazard was low in the zone I was skiing. Dry loose slides in steep areas above exposure and wind drifted snow on higher ridges and summits are the biggest hazards.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,700'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
Settlement cones in image below.
Video
Wind transported snow from the higher summits.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates