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Observation: Lambs Canyon

Observation Date
1/23/2024
Observer Name
Adam
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Lambs Canyon
Location Name or Route
Lambs Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Rain/snow line felt about 7500'
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Grom score = 5
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
45cms of early season snow was present at the ground and reactive in snow pit underneath 4F/1F snow from January storms. No other signs of instability on tour.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
7,800'
Slope Angle
32°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates