Observation: Wolf Creek

Observation Date

12/14/2024

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Uintas » Wolf Creek

Location Name or Route

Wolf Creek Pass/Neeley Bowl

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Snowpack is weak, but it doesn't have the load... just yet

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

Pretty straight-forward avy hazard

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

The pack is a mess with very little structure holding the show together

Comments

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable