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Observation Date
3/4/2020
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Mill A Drainage
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Weather not effecting snow stability
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
On a go anywhere base, the range is white and fat. Depending on aspect and elevation, you'll find a full-meal-deal of snow surface conditions.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No real red flags in our travels today
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
There might be an old, tired wind drift or two found on steep, leeward slopes, but these are very isolated and not very connected.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
You'll find shallow sluffs on very steep terrain facing the north half of the compass
Perhaps more dangerous is being on the receiving end of this Golden Eagles menu who resides in Upper Chalk Creek.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low