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Observation: Lofty Lake

Observation Date
2/23/2016
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Mirror Lake Highway » Lofty Lake
Location Name or Route
Lofty Peak
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Clear cool morning with very light winds from the north and east with some thicker clouds moving in over the higher terrain later in the afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
The 5-6" of new snow from yesterday and last night, really went a long ways to improve the riding and turning conditions. Winds from the northeast kept the snow cold and light on the north facing slopes and the south did not get too warm.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Only minor red flag issues today with some soft wind slabs that were very manageable and will quicky settle out and should not be much of a problem tomorrow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Looks like the heat is back on and the new snow should react quickly to any rapid warming.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Comments
Evidence of the very strong (hurricane strength) winds from last Thursday's wild storm. This weather station had wind gusts in excess of 100mph.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low