Observation: Uintas

Observation Date

12/4/2020

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Uintas

Location Name or Route

Wolf Creek Pass/Backbowl

Weather

Wind Direction

Southeast

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Glorious day in the mountains... light winds and warm temperatures.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Dense Loose

Faceted Loose

Melt-Freeze Crust

Red Flags

Red Flags Comments

Snowpack structure deteriorating, but no red flags observed

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Normal Caution

Problem #1 Comments

Comments

A few soft, creamy turns are still found on wind sheltered slopes.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low