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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
12/16/2020
Observer Name
Craig and Andrew
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow/Camp Hollow
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
We had limited time, so we knocked out a turbo field day. By about 13:00 hrs. southwest winds just starting ramping up as we were getting off the snow.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
We found good riding on a slightly inverted, layered base. Here Andy points to the obvious weak layer we're concerned about.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Lots of spiderwebbing, shooting cracks, a small subtle collapses.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
With the current snow structure, fresh wind slabs shouldn't have much problem failing on our buried weaknesses, breaking deeper and wider than you might expect.
Snow Profile
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable