Observation: Uintas

Observation Date

12/27/2021

Observer Name

Region

Uintas

Location Name or Route

Pine Mountain

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

5cm facets at the ground. Reactive CT13 q1. @7550 ft NW facing

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Lots of wind loading from wsw. Lots of hollow snow, pillows, etc.

Comments

Stayed on sub 30 degree slopes which had great and fast skiing in wind blown snow and good powder.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

High

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

High