Observation: Renee 11/30/2010

Observer Name:

Gordon

Observation Date:

11/30/2010

Region:

Uintas
1000 Peaks
Renee

Weather

Sky:

Overcast

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Wind Speed:

Light

Weather Comments:

Cloudy, flat light day. Weather not affecting avalanche conditions.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

New Snow Density:

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions:

Dense Loose

Snow Characteristic Comments:

Creamy, settled powder made for easy travel and good riding.

Red Flags

Red Flag Comments:

No red flags observed, but the snowpack feels spooky.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Deep Slabs

Probability:

Considerable

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Elevation:

High

Trend:

Same

Primary Concern Comments:

The snowpack is on the mend, but I'm not psyched with the structure and still don't trust it in steep, wind loaded, upper elevation terrain.

Elevation:

9600'

Aspect:

Northeast

Slope Angle:

snow_profile_location:

United States

40° 50' 37.9644" N, 111° 3' 10.1124" W

Comments - Photos - Videos (group 1)

Lots of recent wind, cross loaded terrain features in big open bowls.

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Forecast Danger Rating:

Considerable

Snow Profile Location

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