Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Observation Date
12/6/2016
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Wolf Creek Pass
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass/Wolf Creek Bowl
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Winds transporting snow, but not enough to build sensitive slabs where we traveled.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

It's a phat 18"-24" of snow sitting on the ground. While it's still low tide, our snowpack has got some body... making for soft, creamy and yes, surfy conditions.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Surprised by lack of cohesiveness in the new wind drifts. Very manageable.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments

In general, a well-behaved, homogenous snowpack. Consistent 4 finger layering throughout with a little wind skin/slab topping off the snow surface.

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