Observation: Two Dogs

Observation Date

1/3/2026

Observer Name

Babbitt

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork » Two Dogs

Location Name or Route

Days Fork

Weather

Sky

Broken

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Winds were cranking most of the day with obvious transport at 11,000’. Very impressive flagging from Baldy through Coalpit headwall zone. Light winds experienced on the cottonwood ridge zone around days and silverfork.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Good to very good riding conditions exist in polars. The South half of the compass took on some heat from yesterday’s afternoon sun and warmth.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Upper elevations south of Hwy 210 where the Southerly winds have very little to overcome. Did not see the same visible transport on Superior through Dromadary or North towards Millcreek.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

10,200'

Slope Angle

37°

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates

Observation: Two Dogs

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