Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Observation Date
11/20/2015
Observer Name
St Jeor
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Wolf Creek Pass
Location Name or Route
Wolf creek pass
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments

Pretty grim for late November. Below 8000' most things, other than sheltered north slopes, are melted out. Above 8300' the southern aspects are holding snow, but only a few inches at best. At wolf creek pass (9500') the snow pack is really wind hammered. I'd say the average snow depth is 8", but the depths are really variable due to wind. There is still Brush and rocks showing On slopes steep enough to be concerned with Avalanche activity, even the north facing ones.

Noblets parking lot

Looking back at the Duchesne ridge from the campground

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low