Observation Date
2/14/2024
Observer Name
Meisenheimer / Hill
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork
Location Name or Route
Broads Fork
Comments
I noted a very weak snow surface. Plenty of surface hoar and small graned faceted snow on the surface.
Video
This snowpit was done on a north facing slope at 8,500'. HS 135 cm. The snowpack was showing signs of gaining strength. The weak layer hardness was 4 finger and the column did not propagate a fracture. I was expecting to find shallow unstable snow here and was pleasantly surprised to see the snowpack healing. I still wasn't ready to commit to steep rocky terrain so we kept it mellow. But this is a great sign to see this.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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