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Observation: Upper Chalk Creek

Observation Date
2/29/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Upper Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Nice window of clear weather to take a look at things before the storm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
The recent storm snow has taken a hard hit offering a full meal deal of snow surface conditions
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
A lot of recent cross-loading around terrain features like chutes and gullies
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Where the pack is deep it's bomber. Problem is... we don't trigger dangerous avalanches in thick, strong portions of snow, rather it's from thin, weak pieces of snow. More storminess on the way could bring weak layers back to life.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
36°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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