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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
2/12/2022
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek/Mill Fork
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Beauty of a day on the eastern front.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
A gamut of snow surfaces offers something for everyone... from hard, wind press in the alpine, breakable suncrust on the south half of the compass, and shallow recycled snow on sheltered shady's. Ted and I facet surfed the snow in the image above.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags observed
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Moving forward we'll wanna keep and eye on all the snow surfaces and see how upcoming weather evolves
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low