Observation: Hoyt Peak 12/2/2010

Observer Name:

Michael Janulaitis

Region:

Uintas
Hoyt Peak

Observation Date:

12/02/2010

Location or Route:

Marion to Hoyts's Peak

Weather

Sky:

Clear

Wind Direction:

Southeast

Wind Speed:

Moderate

Weather Comments:

No wind below ridgelines, strong wind transporting snow up high where exposed

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Density:

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Elevation:

9800'

Aspect:

North

Slope Angle:

snow_profile_location:

United States

40° 41' 34.1124" N, 111° 12' 32.0112" W

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Significant wind loading on SE spine of Hoyt Peak

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Forecast Danger Rating:

Moderate

Snow Profile Location

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