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Observation: Little Cottonwood Canyon

Observation Date
11/13/2024
Observer Name
Nate L
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper LCC
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Noted large plumes of snow coming off of high-elevation ridges on the south side of LCC. Wind appeared to be blowing from the S-SW, with loading occurring on slopes N-E near ridges. No substantial wind noted down off the ridgelines.
Snow Profile
Elevation
8,500'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates