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Observation: Microwave

Observation Date
2/28/2023
Observer Name
Fluff Diver
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Microwave
Location Name or Route
Patsy Marley/Microwave
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
It was really pleasant until right about 9500' after which it was not quite gale force winds. High amounts of snow movement which I would expect to be deposited far down the leeward side. Couldn't manage to make anything move on the windward side.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Second consequence of the wind is the growing cornices which the wind prevented me from taking quality photos of the bigger ones. Regardless some are reaching impressive size so pay attention to what's above you.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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