Observation Date
1/6/2019
Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Western Uintas
Comments
I wasn't in any north facing terrain today but feeling the weak snowpack down low on the south side I dug up higher where it mattered and found quite a bit of faceting below our recent snow. This profile was taken in a place that had no October snow and as you can see even with the thin snow pack the Thanksgiving snow is rounded and tight. My concern now moves to the facets mid pack.
On top above the north slope I was able to easily sluff some of the new snow and as you can see there is quite a bit of loading.
Finally, it looks like my sled picked up 6 inches of snow while I was out hiking in the south trees up high. That's heavy snowfall and a sure sign to stay away from steeps.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable