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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
2/16/2019
Observer Name
Jake
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
North Fork Provo
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
3-5 inches of low density powder
cracking noticed on test slopes in the am. CT and ECT both failed within density changes in the new snow. South facing aspects failed on crust/facet layer below new snow.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Wind effected snow was present on all exposed slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable