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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
3/21/2020
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Dark Side
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Hit or miss snow showers/clouds/sun.... a little bit of everything.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Into the mystic.... nice shot o' snow for the eastern front with a right-side-up 12" of storm snow. Soft, spongy, and cold.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No significant red flags observed
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Problem #1 Comments
A few shallow soft slabs and long running sluffs which, Ted and I noted, piled up a surprising amount of debris.
Comments
From the North Slope to Nobletts and all points in between... trailheads were packed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low