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Observation: Whitney Basin

Observation Date
12/1/2015
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Trent Meisenheimer/Johnny Adolphson
Region
Uintas » Bear River Ranger District » Whitney Basin
Location Name or Route
Upper Whitney Basin
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Wx not changing avy danger
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

Sheltered terrain offering shallow powder with a little wind pat in exposed terrain. In general though, it's shallow and low tide conditions abound.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Pack is less weak than it is structurally challenged.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

Comprised of sugary facets near the ground, with a couple crusts of varying thickness and strength, topped off with 6" of light density snow. Not a total gong show and we've experienced a lot worse early season setups. However, the pack has issues and once it snows... we'll see avalanches.

Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Same
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low