Observation: Bald Mtn Pass 11/16/2011

Observer Name:

Gordon, Scroggin, Meisenheimer

Region:

Uintas
Bald Mtn Pass

Observation Date:

11/16/2011

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Direction:

Northwest

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Weather Comments:

Strong morning winds created slabby conditions along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

Low

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Dense Loose

Wind Crust

Snow Characteristic Comments:

White from far, but far from white. Total snow depths around the range remain quite shallow.

Primary Concern:

Persistent Slabs

Probability:

Considerable

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Northwest

Elevation:

High

Primary Concern Comments:

While snow depths vary greatly, terrain that held old October snow remains suspect. as produces quality shears with lots of energy.

snow_profile_location:

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

This ECT test clearly demonstrates the sensitivity of the weak snow near the ground.... yikes!

Video 1:

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Forecast Danger Rating:

Considerable