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Observation: Bald Mountain

Observation Date
3/15/2025
Observer Name
Michael Davis
Region
Uintas » Bald Mountain
Location Name or Route
Bald Mountain-Reids Peak-Notch
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
The weather was as advertised with morning to late afternoon storms dumping off and on (mostly on) moderate snow. Winds were gusty out of the WSW and temps were in the low 20's. New snow accumulations varied from about 6-8" near Trial Lake to almost 2' on the high north facing (trees) slopes. Most of the good riding and turning was 9.5k or higher in elevation. Visibility varied throughout the day anywhere from 1000ft to about 2 miles.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
18"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Elevations lower than about 9.5k it was "dust on crust" (6-8") which made riding a bit more challenging. Higher elevations in the trees harbored deeper snow on top of a firm (baked) layer of snow. Unfortunately we wasn't able to dig a pit and get more data on the pack.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We did see one natural avalanche break loose up high in a chute on the north side of Reids which was the result of heavy snowfall and wind loading.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
High winds and heavy snow fall loading all of the N to NE aspects.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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