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Observation: Daniels Canyon

Observation Date
1/17/2017
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Daniels Canyon
Location Name or Route
Daniels Summit/Highway 40
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Sun is getting stronger and starting to heat up the south half of the compass.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

LOUD powder providing excellent riding and turning conditions

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

Shallow wind slabs in the high alpine terrain.

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

Thinking deeper issues dormant for the moment, though still in the back of my mind.

Video

The south half of the range has amazing, low elevation coverage along with a strong and remarkably deep pack for the Uinta's. The card in my snowpit indicates a thick, bomber raincrust as the January storms transitioned from rain to snow.

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