Observation: Hoyt Peak

Observation Date
3/3/2019
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Peak
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Peak Environs
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
9K temps mild in the low to mid 20's.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
6"-8" on new snow. Medium density below 8K and low density above 9K. Felt a crust below 8K but still skied nicely. Fast and surfy skiing.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
Just out for a quick, afternoon cruise. The little dribbler storms during the week and last nights over-producer have freshened up the skiing making for great riding conditions. Spent a little time looking at the snow and the last week and a half have really made a difference in the snowpack's stability. Definitely feeling like we've made a swing in the right direction in overall stability. No results in column and extended colum tests. It's still easy to identify weak layers in the pack but they seem strong and weren't responding to stability tests.
Low to moderate danger for tomorrow depending on where you're traveling.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low