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Observation: Moffit Environs

Observation Date
1/20/2026
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Moffit Environs
Location Name or Route
Moffit Creek/East Moffit cul de sac
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Started out bluebird, but then the gray-jay moved overhead for a couple hours.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Visiting deep, dark, cold terrain on the North Slope the past few days and observing surface snow growing notably weaker than just a couple days ago.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
While surface snow weakens, the pack is feeling solid.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Comments

Got to spend the day with two rugged individuals. Ted Scroggin, who's been around for a minute or two and knows the Uinta zone better than anyone, and Moffit Peak who graced us with the invite to visit. In either case, I feel privileged for the opportunity to spend some time with these two legends :)

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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