Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Weather not affecting snow stability

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

A mixed bag of snow surface conditions

Red Flags

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Weak surface snow is going to be an issue if it gets preserved with the upcoming storms

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

With winds expected to ramp up the next few days, I suspect the avalanche danger will be on the rise. Wind slabs will break deeper and wider, packing more of a punch than you might expect.