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Observation: Mineral Slab

Observation Date
4/7/2023
Observer Name
Chachas/Johnson
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Slab
Location Name or Route
Mineral Slabs
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Not much to say here, we are all a bit overwhelmed by the amount of snow that has fallen in this historic winter.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Gliding Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Noted the Glide Cracks on Mineral Slabs, primarily a northeast facing slope with huge rock slabs as a base. Avoid those areas that can be so unpredictable. Stairs Gulch, Diving Board, etc.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable