Observation: Trial Lake

Observation Date

2/14/2026

Observer Name

M Holbrook

Region

Uintas » Trial Lake

Location Name or Route

Washington Lake

Red Flags

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

8-12 inches of facets under a medium soft slab. Very thin crust layer between the slab and facets.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

10,600'

Comments

45 - 50 cm soft slab on top of very week 20cm facet layer. Structure in bottom 80cm appears cohesive. Sunny aspects forming crust layer to watch out for after next storm.

Video

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable

Coordinates

Observation: Trial Lake

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