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Observation: Big Cottonwood Canyon

Observation Date
12/10/2024
Observer Name
B
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper BCC
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Despite the high winds that were being encountered at the highest elevations, the 10,000 foot level, saw a very light winds out of the north. Temperatures were frigid and very winter like.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Riding conditions continue to be acceptable in areas where there are no tracks in the upper elevation shady aspects.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The loose faceted surface snow that was in place prior to this latest small event continues to become weaker by the day. Loose dry, avalanching issues continue to become greater and with the addition of this latest inch it was easy to get small loose, dry avalanches in very steep terrain
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
See above
Snow Profile
Elevation
8,400'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates