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Observation: Georges Bowl

Observation Date
12/29/2023
Observer Name
Simonds, Revie, Karpinski
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Georges Bowl
Location Name or Route
Georges Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
"Surprisingly Good", seemed to be the consensus even on due east facing slopes that appeared to be getting a lot of sun. Started around 9am. Slopes with even a hint of north were nice loud pow. Facets were developing on the surface of east facing slopes and noticed some rollerballs actively coming down on S facing slopes around the argenta area around noon. No wind even on ridge. Warm. Perhaps slightly inverted.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,300'
Comments
SH 120 cm
Alpha 25°
ECTN25 25cm down on an ice crust. Weak over strong over weak. A
strong tug pulled the entire block out with some pop at the ground after ECT.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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