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Observation: Wolf Creek

Observation Date
1/7/2023
Observer Name
W. Shirey
Region
Uintas » Wolf Creek
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Temps stayed pretty cold at 9k' with moderate winds from the south. I didn't really see much wind transport. Mostly sunny today and we did notice the snow surface taking on some radiation and getting moist towards the afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Soft sastrugi on the ridge tops and riddled with large graupel that must have fallen late last night. Most other areas had amazing powder and riding conditions. I would suspect that the southerly aspects might have a bit of a melt freeze crust on them tomorrow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate