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Observation: Wolverine Bowl

Observation Date
3/22/2025
Observer Name
T. Morrison
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Wolverine Bowl
Location Name or Route
Wolverine Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Lack of bonding of the new snow to old snow layer was quite active today in Wolerine Bowl. As the clouds lifted during my tour, there were approximately 3 natural avalanches running on this layer and likely two more that were skier-triggered in this area. The average depth was small, about 4-8", but showed some cohesiveness.
Dug a quick pit and performed two ECTs, both failed on on the new/old snow interface at 7 taps (ECTN7). Cleaning and continuing the test revealed ECTN11 on the previous storm interface.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
10,000'
Comments
While small, the slides could be consequential in complex or steep terrain with unforgiving run outs.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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