Observation: Salt Lake

Observation Date
2/2/2025
Observer Name
Lex
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
The Emmas
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Wind loading apparent on flagstaff ridge and the Emmas
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
9,400'
Comments
After skining up the Emmas, saw big cornices on flagstaff ridge. Skiing down the Emmas, my partner triggered a wind slab as he stopped above me, about 5 inches thick. It moved enough snow to move me ~a foot.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates