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Observation: Emma Ridges

Observation Date
1/11/2024
Observer Name
GWAP
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Emma Ridges
Location Name or Route
Emmas
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Comments
Popped a little wind slab over and some shallow rocks that ran 50 ft or so on the first lap. Went back up for #2 and on the descent stopped before a gully and got huge shooting cracks in a 50 ft crescent right below me that looked to go about 2 ft down.
Was close to 5pm and getting dark so didn't snap a pic. This occurred mid-run on a wind-loaded section right before a steeper drop into a gully.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates