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Observation: Gods Lawnmower

Observation Date
4/24/2024
Observer Name
marianna
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Gods Lawnmower
Location Name or Route
Kessler- Gods Lawnmower
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Rollerballs running for 1000+ feet, with a hefty debris pile. Some rollerballs larger than human, and definitely large enough to knock you off of your feet.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,500'
Comments
We suspect this happened 4/23 in the afternoon, as we looked at this line 4/23 morning and did not see this slide. We released some wet sluffs (4/24) but avoided the warmer times of day.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates