Observation: Flagstaff Ridge

Observation Date

1/27/2024

Observer Name

Trevor T

Region

Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Flagstaff Ridge

Location Name or Route

Flagstaff South Face

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wet Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Large amounts of rollerballs along the upper face of flagstaff over hard pack from previous snow fall

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

New snow is being baked on south facing shots in LCC at observation - wet mashed potato feel

Snow Profile

Aspect

South

Elevation

9,800'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates