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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
12/18/2021
Observer Name
CJ
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Pine Mountain/Browns Peak
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Very frequent collapsing while skinning, it sounded and felt like it propagated quite far but I didn't see cracks. 8000' N facing. 55cm deep. The week later was the bottom 7cm of sugar.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable