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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
East
Elevation
10,200'
Comments
Observed stability indicators on this east face, post snow pit and ECT. Two problematic layers are apparent consisting of a weak melt freeze crust at 20 cm and 50 cm. The 4F layer at 50 cm is concerning with the oncoming snowfall. The additional loading of slopes receiving more solar aspect might yield interesting conditions later this week.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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