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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
2/9/2018
Observer Name
Craig Gordon / Andrew Nassetta
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
West winds persisted throughout the day and reached gusts of 50mph at 10,000'.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
All of the above snow conditions were found out there. The best skiing and riding conditions were to be found on mellow protected slopes in the trees and out of the wind.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The wind surely got its hands on any snow that was available for transport. Minor collapsing in isolated areas skinning through mellow terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Definitely becoming more difficult to awake the avalanche dragon, but the possibility is still there. Weak layers are still evident in the midpack that could prove to be problematic.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
For the lack of snow we have, the wind continued to find snow to transport throughout the day. Manageable avalanche problem, but needs to be matched with the proper terrain.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
10,300'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
ECT yielded no results.
A sea of sustrugi it was.
North facing slopes display the little amount of snow, at least it is snow though.
Video
Evidence wind slab activity. Locals said the bed surface wasn't a bad spot to grab some turns.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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