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Observation: Silver Spoon

Observation Date
3/24/2023
Observer Name
S Kinosian, A Kalandiak
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Silver Spoon
Location Name or Route
Silver Spoon, Silver Fork, Big Cottonwood Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We noticed some small releases of the new snow - one under a tree and the other on a steep bank next to the skin track. Cracking was also visible in some areas as we skied down.
Comments
We went up Silver Fork to Silver Spoon this morning. Snow was falling heavily from about 7-11 am. Estimated about 6-8" fell during that time. Our tracks were quite filled in on our exit. We saw some minor wind effect on the Silver Fork ridgline as well. Riding conditions were excellent, but we grew concerned about how heavy the snowfall was and decided to bail on a second lap.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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