Observation: Stairs Gulch

Observation Date
2/28/2024
Observer Name
gNatty
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Stairs Gulch
Location Name or Route
Bonkers/ Stairs
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments
Had a lovely day skiing a lap in Bonkers and then back up and out Stairs. Lots of evidence of recent winds. No slab or connectivity noted in Bonkers. The slope saw full sun so likely will have some crust tomorrow. The top of Stairs had a 2" wind slab on top of weak facets. No connectivity or instabilities noted. Stairs skied a mixed bag of soft snow/ windboard/ firm crust as to be expected when skiing a windward aspect. Skiers right does not have any open glides, yet.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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