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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
12/10/2018
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass/Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Snow structure suspect, but feels like time and warmth have helped early season instabilities near the ground. The snowpack appears happy in its own skin for the moment.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
For now the pack is well adjusted to the recent storms.
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Comments
A lot of people where out over the weekend and many steep slopes surrounding the pass were ridden hard and without incident.
The range is phat and white, providing solid coverage with very good riding and turning conditions
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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