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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
3/11/2023
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Area
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
10°
Comments
I got out early this morning and found about 7 inches of new snow comprised of 5” of high density topped off with 2” of low density. The snow was quite variant. Sheltered terrain had nice soft but supportive powder while some exposed terrain had a hard wind slab under the light finishing powder. The steeps held the new snow with no visible natural sluffs, a rare site. I spent my morning in sub 30 degree terrain on the south half of the compass and found good turning condition. Digging in some sheltered north facing terrain, I found a solid snow pack in the upper meter of snow. I was only able to see the PWL by pulling on the ECT block after if failed to produce any results. The PWL showed a clean planar surface.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable