Observation: Salt Lake

Observation Date
2/18/2024
Observer Name
Jacob Scheuerlein
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Butler Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Comments
Walked up Butler Fork today around noon after the snow tapered off for a bit. Even with the cloud cover I observed a large amount of rollerballs and general wet sluffing into the gully. Also noticed a crust forming on the snow surface of the lower elevation portion of the gully, all of which were enough to impact my travel decisions.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable