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Observation: Willows

Observation Date
1/20/2025
Observer Name
Collette/Pavlantos
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willlow Fork
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
NW shaded slope at 8300' HS120cm. Obscure terrain feature that sees little sun and cold valley depression temps. Facets were very developed 2mm basal FC F hard 1F slab above. Note: very little rounding here. ECTX, PST45/100 (End) down 30cm on 20241209.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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