Observation Date
1/8/2021
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Murdock Peak/Bald Mt.
Location Name or Route
Murdock Peak/Bald Mt.
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Generally clear skies this morning with increasing high clouds this afternoon. Light winds along the ridgelines and a temperature inversion today with very mild conditions even above 10,000' and cooler weather at the trail head.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Soft settled snow today around Bald Mt Pass and decent riding conditions, but still watching for hidden hazards.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
More cracking and collapsing of the snow pack today as I did a quick circuit in the Murdock Mountain area. That was enough red flag warning to watch my slope angles and play it safe.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Comments
Snow cover still looking a little thin and rocky along the Murdock Mountain ridge line and plenty of collapsing sounds coming from the snow pack.
You might still find a few older wind slabs that needed a little coaxing before they would crack and move. Could be a fresh round of wind drifted snow with tonights storm.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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