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Observation: Argenta

Observation Date
1/28/2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Argenta
Location Name or Route
Argenta
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Dug a pit at 9200 feet north facing on Argenta. Snow was fist then 1 finger all the way down to the December facet layer. We did an extend colum test and got no results. We submitted Kessler and skied the main Argenta slide path. Snow was soft and carveable uptown and we and sticky lower.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,200'
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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