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Observation: Wolf Creek

Observation Date
1/6/2022
Observer Name
Joel O'Rourke
Region
Uintas » Wolf Creek
Location Name or Route
SR35
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
At 8340ft north-north east slopes there exists an identifiable FC layer sitting on top of basal ice. CT13SP result. No ECT performed due to there being a fallen tree at base of pit. Thought there might not be old FC snow (or enough old snow) at this altitude but I was wrong.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,300'
Comments
Surface snow, at least up to the traveled 9000', northern half of compass is moist to wet. Pinwheeling snow all morning. Pit profile has incorrect date (Jan 7, tomorrow) sorry - international date line and profile settings and such.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates