Observation: North Slope Environs

Observation Date
1/27/2026
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » North Slope Environs
Location Name or Route
Boyer Lake Environs
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Beautiful day on the eastern front with bright sunshine, comfortable temps, and diminishing winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

The surface snow is super weak, especially on mid elevation, wind sheltered, polar slopes.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Surface snow structure is a red flag... basal layers are bomber.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments

A little uptick in wind along with some fresh snow to work with will make things touchy.

Comments

Upper elevation, alpine terrain is wind-blasted.

But don't let your heart be troubled... low angle wind sheltered terrain is dreamy :)

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