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Observation Date
12/1/2016
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Wolf Creek Pass
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Peak
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Weather not affecting snow stability
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Soft, creamy snow starting to settle and gain some body. Whilst a bit shallow, it appears there's nice supportable turning conditions.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags observed
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

I was expecting to find some drifts sensitive to my additional weight, but really not much going on in this department. Very manageable soft slabs... lacking any energy.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments

North Slope definitely has a thicker snowpack. About half the snow on the southern half of the range. Fortunately it fell on bare, warm ground. For the moment, we're psyched with this setup. However, if we go high and dry this could become problematic.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate