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Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Observation Date
11/26/2016
Observer Name
GVAC
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Wolf Creek Pass
Location Name or Route
Duchesne Ridge
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Very Windy on the ridge moving quite a bit of snow. In the trees was quite nice.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
In the north facing shaded areas hoar frost was forming. Variable conditions on the ridge. VERY THIN snowpack where exposed.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
Early Season Very Thin snowpack.
Comments
Good first look at the Duchesne Ridge for the season. A little less snow than I was expecting but still managed a couple turns and sliding around a bit. The winds were formidable on the ridge but elsewhere the weather was quite nice. Loads of families gathering Christmas Trees by the time I left at 11:30. I would suspect a road closure in the next series of storms can deliver another couple feet.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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