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Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Observation Date
11/23/2013
Observer Name
L Wagner
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Wolf Creek Pass
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
East
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Light snowfall starting to blow in from the West when I was heading out around 4:30.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
No new snow in past 24 hrs.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
9,700'
Comments
ECT 18-23 Q1 failing on near surface facets.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates