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Observation: Millcreek

Observation Date
3/19/2019
Observer Name
John Mletschnig
Region
Uintas » Millcreek
Location Name or Route
Mill Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Shallow areas have a great deal of weak snow. HS at 10k 150-180cm
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
There is still a great deal of weak snow buried under a stout surface slab 50-70cm thick. Depending on location the weak layer interface likely varies how sharp of a transition exists between layers. With a significant loading even in the future I would expect more large avalanches into old snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
11,000'
Slope Angle
10°
I would rate the hazard at a scary moderate as one moves east toward the core of the range at elevations above 10500.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates