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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
1/21/2021
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow from early this week helped cushion old snow surfaces,especially on low angle, wind sheltered slopes. Above treeline... there's a lot of funk and wind damage in the alpine.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Not nearly as vocal, alarming, or widespread as last week, though I was still getting isolated collapses and shooting cracks.
Comments
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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