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Observation: Duchesne Ridge

Observation Date
12/27/2020
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Duchesne Ridge
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow/Duchesne Ridge
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Weather not changing snow stability
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
A little snow goes a long way.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Widespread cracking and collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Great little test slope that came alive with a well placed Ski(doo) cut :)
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Not particularly sensitive where I traveled, but I didn't get into the wind zone above treeline where I suspect fresh drifts were more touchy.
Comments
The Sleeping Maiden peeking through the clouds.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable