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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
11/17/2018
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Hayden Pass
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Nice little shot of snow for the north slope, anywhere from 3-6" depending on elevation.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Would be nice to see a handful of storms like this with some medium to heavy density snow to start filling in things.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Will need to see how the old weak surface snow develops over time as the storms come in.
It is still dificult to get around with lots of hazards and thin snow cover. Some nice afternoon light as the storm was winding down.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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