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Observation: Haystack

Observation Date
1/16/2022
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Uintas » Haystack
Location Name or Route
Haystack
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Cool, crisp, and clear with a light breeze. I was hoping for corn today but we're not quite there yet.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Most aspects mid elevations are still holding great snow which may be due to the facted snow surface. Wind bored all across upper elevations.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,600'
Slope Angle
24°
Comments
HS 140 ECTX PWL was ~25 cm think near the ground. The grains are 3-4 mm rounding facets but still seemed very loose. I applied a shovel shear after my ECT and the entire column broke with very little pressure telling me that the PWL isn't as strong as we're seeing in the Wasatch.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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