Observation: Uintas

Observation Date

1/2/2021

Observer Name

Kimber, Davis, Big Al

Region

Uintas

Location Name or Route

Duchesne Ridge just S of Mill Hollow lake

Red Flags

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

ECT of 12 taps propogated at about 30cm in depth. Clean shear soft slab

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northwest

Elevation

9,500'

Comments

This was a West facing slope at 9500'. ECT propogated at 15. Bottom (bed surface) showed some cohesion and the slab above was soft (soft slab).

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable