Observation: Uintas

Observation Date

2/17/2020

Observer Name

Mike Fogg

Region

Uintas

Location Name or Route

near soapstone

Weather

Sky

Few

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Clear sky in the AM clouds moved in around 2:15pm Light winds increasing during the day to moderate gusts in the afternoon

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

12"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Not botomless light powder. definatly feeling the crust. Boot penetration about 12 in

new snow seemed to firm up slightly in the afternoon.

A lot of drifting, we stayed clear of the highest ridges so no good observation from the highest elevations

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

None