Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Observation Date

12/24/2017

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Uintas » Nobletts » Wolf Creek Pass

Location Name or Route

Wolf Creek Pass/Wolf Creek Bowl

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Wind Direction

Northwest

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Weather not effecting snow stability

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Dense Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

It's still quite thin, but the snowpack has some body. Good creamy riding in wind sheltered terrain.

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

I experienced widespread cracking and collapsing.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Persistent slab failing on weak facets formed during December high pressure

Video

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

High

Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

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