Snowpack

Observation: Silver Fork

Bo Torrey & Quinn GravesSalt Lake
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Quick report

Aspect
Northeast
Red Flags
Collapsing, Poor Snowpack Structure
Elevation
2987 m
Slope Angle
31°
Red Flags Comment
<p>2 large collapses on North and Northeast facing slopes. </p>

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Today we experienced 2 large collapses, bulls eye evidence that the buried persistent weak layer is still sensitive. Things are pretty obvious if you just dig down a little. Now that south-facing slopes have become sun affected, available terrain has shrunk and will likely lure riders onto shadier aspects. If you're after soft snow, the only safe option is to keep slope angles less than 30 degrees. </p> <p> </p>