Observation: Days Fork

Observation Date

1/15/2026

Observer Name

Ryder Martin

Region

Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork

Location Name or Route

Days fork

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

There is still about 15cm of facets at the base of the snowpack. They appear to be starting to round.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Light to moderate winds coming from the south at around 4:30 P.M, the north-facing slope I dug a pit on was very wind-buffed.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

10,100'

Comments

I am still suspect of higher elevation northerly slopes, especially if it has previously avalanched or could have shallow rocky spots.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates

Snow Pilot URL