Observation Date
1/1/2017
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Peak
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Peak Area
Comments
I was able to ski cut this shallow wind slab. Nothing alarming, but it was in a lower elevation protected area that one wouldn't expect. Easy to see today but once covered with new snow, might be a different story.

I've been finding a very stable snowpack lately and have been able to push slope angles without feeling guilty about doing so. That being said, the snow surface is very weak right now and the surface hoar and near surface facets are going to become our next weak layer once buried by this week's upcoming unsettled weather. Not sure tonight's snow will add enough weight to activate this layer though. Nonetheless, today's snow surface will be the next weak layer in our snowpack. Will have to watch snow and water totals tomorrow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate