Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
1/2/2021
Observer Name
Kimber, Davis, Big Al
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
4 miles NE of Current Creek Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
We located a persistent weak layer at 30cm in depth. We conducted a full ECT with a full propogation at 6 taps.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,000'
Comments
As the UAC has been reporting we only found about 2ft of snow in most areas of mill hollow and to the south as far as current creek peak. Some areas are showed widespread and isolated cracking and poor snowpack structure throughout our ride.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable