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Observation Date
12/24/2016
Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Peak
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Peak
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Up high on the ridgelines the wind was blowing strong from the south. The windward sides are getting scoured down to the ground, however; wind loading was faily minimal on the north side of the ridgelines but once below the ridge the snow was quite nice in sheltered terrain.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Only a trace of new snow overnight and today. It was a mixed back today with quite a bit of wind loading anywhere void of trees. I found good snow today in steep north facing trees below the ridge line above 9500 feet.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable