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Observation: Cardiff Fork

Observation Date
12/20/2024
Observer Name
CStowe
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork
Location Name or Route
Cardiff Fork via BCC
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Clear and cold to start, with nice warming throughout the day. No wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Lots of different types of snow today, but mostly faceted loose and dense loose. Old powder still exists in sheltered terrain at all elevations. Damp snow was present at the lower elevations, and on the solar aspects. Some surface hoar growth present in sheltered terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Travel today was from Cardiff in BCC up to the cardiff moraine, lower part of High Ivory, with a exit out of Georges Bowl from the top. Travel was easy today. Some people starting to step out into bigger terrain.....
The wind board and slab continues to decompose, and was unreactive. Which built my confidence as I traveled through some avalanche terrain. Lots of hidden obstacles out there, just buried beneath the surface. You do need to be very cautious.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate