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Observation: Stairs Gulch

Observation Date
3/8/2024
Observer Name
Hathcock
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Stairs Gulch
Location Name or Route
Stairs Gulch/BCC
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Shallow wind drifts <6in on NW terrain in Stairs Gulch. Noticeable ripples in the snow made for soft but choppy riding.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Gliding Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Glide cracks opening up on NE rock slabs.
Comments
Nice cold morning up Bonkers to Stairs Gulch. Got to the top at 8am. Saw glide cracks on the NE aspect of Stairs Gulch, with the sun hitting their upper start zones.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None