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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
12/27/2019
Observer Name
Heaton
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Silver Meadow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
There was a consistent southwest wind from yesterday through to this afternoon. With plenty of new snow available for transport, I’ll continue to be leery of steep wind loaded slopes especially facing north that could step down to the weak layer from early season.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Comments
A weak sun peeked through above 9000 feet for part of the afternoon. The wind continued to blow gently from the south. Sastrugi was observed as well as a bit of a sun/wind crust on south and west facing slopes in the lee of the wind. Low angle wind sheltered skiing was excellent.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate