Observation: Guardsman Pass area

Observation Date
3/21/2023
Observer Name
Hayden Ward
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Guardsman Pass area
Location Name or Route
Guardsman's Pass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,600'
Comments
Observed stability indicators on this north face, post snow pit and ECT. The new snow appears to have bonded well over the old interface in this area. The weak interface of ice at 70 cm may become a problem in the future when the temperature gradient rises as the season transitions. No evidence of buried graupel however, the pit was dug in the vicinity of a ridge and it is possible deposits exist elsewhere.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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