Observation: Gardner Fork

Observation Date
1/17/2021
Observer Name
D. Poirier
Region
Uintas » Gardner Fork
Location Name or Route
Western Uintas
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,400'
Comments
Widespread collapsing and whumping all the way to ~10600ft. From there up to the top of our tour (~10800ft) did not notice widespread collapsing. Pretty sugary snowpack. Boot pen will bring you to the ground almost everywhere. Major layer of concern was the obvious thick gray line 35cm up from ground consisting of 2mm facets where CT and ECT failed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate