Observation: Wolf Creek

Observation Date
3/3/2026
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Wolf Creek
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Milk jug/vertigo
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Monday night's storm over-produced, delivering 10" of dense, heavy snow stacking up in a hurry. However, most of the storm snow got shrink-wrapped and greenhoused.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags noted
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
18°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates