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Observation: Cascade

Observation Date
11/23/2013
Observer Name
Jackson Chandler
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » South Fork Provo R. » Cascade
Location Name or Route
cascade mtn via dry fork creek
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Ridge of cascade was bare, but terraces have 3+feet. Pretty high avalanche risk; saw several natural slides in bunnels gulch. Super dense wind packpack.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
10,300'
Slope Angle
50°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates