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Observation: Mirror Lake Environs

Observation Date
3/28/2021
Observer Name
Wes
Region
Uintas » Mirror Lake Environs
Location Name or Route
Mirror Lake Area
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Very hot and sunny today. Light winds up high.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Lots of evidence of wind transported snow but didn't find any reactive wind slabs. Most aspects will have a thik sun crust from todays heat. I suspect shady North aspects may hold cold snow for another day or so.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates