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Observation: Duchesne Ridge

Observation Date
2/20/2021
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Duchesne Ridge
Location Name or Route
Duchesne Ridge
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Off and on snow showers with moderate winds along the ridges, but no hazard changing red flags.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent riding and turning conditions on low angle slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
Upper elevations offered milk jug viz, so we stayed right around treeline today
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,700'
Slope Angle
22°
Comments
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates