Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date

1/31/2017

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek

Location Name or Route

Chalk Creek/Dark Side

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Strong

Weather Comments

Gusty west and southwest winds swirling around near the ridges and getting into mid elevation open terrain.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Dense Loose

Faceted Loose

Wind Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

Mixed bag out there with lots of wind damage in the big open terrain

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Red Flags Comments

Winds loading leeward side of upper elevation ridges, creating stubborn, pockety slabs.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Slab

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Wind drifts isolated to the leeward side of upper elevation ridges and perhaps cross-loaded in chutes and gullies facing the north half of the compass.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Surface Hoar and NSF, now buried a couple feet deep, are most prevalent on wind sheltered, north facing slopes.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Observation: Chalk Creek

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