Observation: Uintas 2/16/2012

Observer Name:

Gordon/Meisenheimer

Observation Date:

02/16/2012

Region:

Uintas

Location or Route:

Chalk Creek

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Direction:

Northwest

Wind Speed:

Light

Weather Comments:

Beautiful day in the Uinta's with Wasatch-esque surface snow conditions.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

12"

New Snow Density:

Low

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Red Flag Comments:

We experienced one large collapse on a shady north facing slope at about 10,200' in elevation.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Deep Slabs

Probability:

Moderate

Aspect:

North

Northeast

Northwest

Elevation:

High

Trend:

Same

Primary Concern Comments:

Snowpit stability tests indicate the slab is getting less sensitive and in many deep snowpack areas we're probably starting to turn a corner. However, where the slab is connected to weak snow, there's still a distinct possibility of triggering a deep avalanche that breaks to the ground.

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Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Video 1:

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Forecast Danger Rating:

Moderate