Observation: Butler Basin

Observation Date
1/27/2025
Observer Name
CStowe
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Butler Fork » Butler Basin
Location Name or Route
Butler Fork
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Nice cold start, with gradual warming.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Mixed bag out there, but polar aspects still holding good powder.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Travel today was from Butler Fork, into upper Butler Basin, into Mill A, with a exit off or Circle Awl to the road.
Sporty conditions still exist in lower Butler fork.
No new signs of avalanches, with old crowns still visible from the last cycle.
Found plenty of good powder in sheltered locations, with supportable wind board in exposed locations that was still edgeable. The recent wind event helped pack snow in, and shape many gullies filling in some of the low spots.
Poor structure is still a concern, but seems dormant for now.
Still hoping for more snow.......
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates