Observation Date
2/4/2026
Observer Name
Kelly, Kelly
Region
Uintas » Soapstone
Location Name or Route
Soapstone
Comments
Height of snow in this location was 32" where we dug on a northeast aspect at 9,400'. The snowpack was made up of faceted crystals with 2 stout crusts. One that was 12" from the ground and one that was 18" from the ground. The crusts were supportable and the surface snow was faceted and weak. Photo below of damp rounding facets under the lower crust.
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Photo of depth hoar under a melt-freeze crust at 10,000'
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We found a small point release avalanche. This was not deep enough to bury a rider, but entrained the faceted snow surface on a steep (39°) east facing slope at 9,400'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
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