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Observation: Hoyt Environs

Observation Date
4/5/2023
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Environs
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Area
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
Wow what a storm. Down low there was a foot of new snow along with widespread drifts up to 3 feet deep overnight. A little higher up at mid-elevation, around 8.5K, there was upwards of 18 inches of blower light powder. I did not observer any collapses or shooting cracks although I wasn’t able to get up very high because of the new snow depth. As the day progressed the new snow started setting up and became quite a bit more supportive for riding. Had I waited a few hours I certainly could have gotten up much higher. Down low cornices are still growing. The light snow rode and skied excellent. No doubt we have an epic setup right now so long as we aren’t in the wind zone.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate