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Observation: Country Lane

Observation Date
1/30/2025
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Superior » Country Lane
Location Name or Route
South Ridge of Superior/Country Lane
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Wind loading on both east and west sides of the south ridge. Ranging from 1-8" deep on both sides.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Cornice
Problem #2 Comments
At the top of suicide chute, coming up the south ridge of superior, there are 2 cornices adjacent to each other. One facing east and one facing west. The one facing east is right at the entrance of the chute, the one facing west only visible when on the ridge just above.
Comments
In addition to cornices and wind loading on east and west aspects, I observed up to 2-3 feet of facets on shaded south aspects (crazy) where snowpack was thin.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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