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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
1/27/2021
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Winds were nuking along the ridges and getting into more, traditionally sheltered terrain.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
It's a mixed bag of snow surfaces, running the full gamut, including some dense creamy snow still found in very wind sheltered terrain.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
I experienced a few sudden collapses and shooting cracks, though the snowpack isn't quite as vocal as a few days ago.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
The most obvious avy problem are fresh wind drifts and they're forming lower downslope and around terrain features like chutes and gullies.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
PWL issue isn't going away anytime soon. In fact, the missing ingredient has been a slab... and now that's coming together.
Comments
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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