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Observation: Soapstone

Observation Date
2/23/2014
Observer Name
Seckinger
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Soapstone
Location Name or Route
Soapstone Mountain Area
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Clear skies and no wind today, opposite of Saturday with strong wind and active snow transport at the 9000ft level.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Good fresh powder snow in shady & N facing slopes. Glazed crust on south facing slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Facets from early winter are still there, just buried under 4-5 feet of snow. The 'low probability, high consequence' stance makes total sense.
Avalanche Problem #1
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
As stated in recent forecasts, avalanches are harder to trigger but are very large right now. Solid snow on top of facets is still the issue, and maintaining lower slope angles still makes sense.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,900'
Slope Angle
30°
Video
Forgot snow saw so dug out column with ski pole.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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