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Observation: Rope Tow Bowl

Observation Date
2/23/2021
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Joey Manship
Region
Uintas » Rope Tow Bowl
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Mod to strong ridgetop winds whipping snow into unevenly distributed drifts.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Dense, creamy snow in wind sheltered terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Wind loading as mentioned above
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Slab feels stubborn where we dug today and negative ECT results would have you believing we're turning the corner. However... the scope and scale of recent avy activity is a huge red flag.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Winds blew enough snow around to create fresh drifts along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges.
Snow Profile
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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