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Observation: Hoyt Environs

Observation Date
12/8/2022
Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Environs
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Area
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,100'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
I was up in the Hoyt Area today and found about 8 inches of new dry powder. Up high on a north slope, my pit revealed the snowpack is slowly adjusting to the weight of the new snow but still very fragile. My ECT failed ECTP 16 SP Q1 on small-grained facets that formed during our high and dry period last month with the block falling into the pit on a 32 degree slope. In steep trees the snow was sluffing but manageable. Between the recent high density snow and south wind, the cornices have gained quite a bit of weight and are creeping downhill and breaking off in places.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable