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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
12/8/2020
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Bald Mt.
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Another clear, sunny and stellar day on the forest. Calm winds and temperatures in the high to low 40's.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Checked just about all the snow surface boxes with a lot of varied snow out there right now. The upper elevations at 10,000' are a real mix of wind worked snow, loose faceted sugar snow and even some damp snow in the sun.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No red flags noted today, but the snow pack continues to grow weak with this long stretch of cold clear nights.
Comments
The access on the highway is still a mixed bag with sleds, tracked machines and I opted for the four wheel drive vehicle.
Video
Lots of big rocks and thin snow conditions around Bald Mt. and some south facing slopes have melted back to bare ground.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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