Observation Date
3/4/2025
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Whitney Basin
Location Name or Route
Whitney Basin
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
It was a mostly cloudy and light snow fall day with just very brief periods of sun and the northwest winds stayed generally light. In addition to the 10" of new snow, there was another 1-2" from the snow fall today.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
At the trail head this morning there was about 4-5"of slightly damp snow, while out in the Whitney Basin I found generally 10-12" of medium density snow that helped to soften the hard tracks and firm snow underneath.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Generally no red flags that I observed, but the new snow and the bump in winds has likely formed some sensitive wind drifts off the ridge lines. The new snow felt like it was getting a little slabby and dense as the afternoon went on, but I did not see much avalanche activity. This storm did not seem to tip the scales, but the next round of snow, wind and water could get things active?
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The little bit of terrain I could see today, there was not much natural avalanche activity and this storm did not appear to change things too much. There was one very small fresh piece of cornice that broke off Double Hill and entrained the new snow, but that was about all I observed.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
The winds today from the northwest were light and not changing the hazard where I traveled, but I did notice the textured look of Double Hill from stronger winds early in the storm.
Comments
A nice refresh for the Uintas with about 10" or so which helped soften things a little bit, although the old tracks tracks and hard surface are still felt.
Only saw this small piece of fresh cornice that broke off and entrained the new snow on Double Hill.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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